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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-04

ander. chairman; MAJ. Thomas H,
Horrigan, Lieut.. William J. Dillon,
Michael Callahan, Theodore Schrai-
der, Frank X. Downs, Walter
Dews. Morris Shapiro. Charles Ru-
bin, William Thompson, j. G. Ha-
eel and Pietro Pannone.
Finance committee. Maj Alex
ander, chairman; Albert Portman,
treasurer, and Mrs. Llra Dutton,
secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-04


for bait, proves the more produce
tive and the fish are widely dis
tributed. Almost everyone locally
has secured few fair fish but
the outsiders still complain.
Arson Goes four toddlers came
down the Pennsylvania Road the
other day with a native brook
trout and black dog, The dog
was prouder Of the catch than
the youngsters. (Dogs are lamost
as close to nature as kids, any.
way) Watching that little parade,
one could not help but wonder II
they we're not getting something
out OF life that no city kid can
hope 10 attain. Arson Coo works
from sun 10 sun and he has
taught the youngsters how TO
work, too. There'll be no com.
plants about the long hours AZ
the Coo Farm because everybody
whacks up and helps out.
Those Coo children might teach
relieferS q lesson. For The past
few weeks, the w. r. A. "arts pro-
Jccts" have been working Monday
10 Wednesday one week, and
Monday 10 Friday the next. Spare
time, running aS high as four Idle
days In n row II probably spent
thinking up ways 70 be dlscon.
tented and prosecuted. Reliefcrs
seldom make q crop because II
takes ambition to work up u
sweat Ordinary people without
political affilla lions long ago
learned that It's root-hOg-Or-die
and that n home grown turnip Is
better eating than o citrus fruit
handout.
Rose quartz! There's something
we should have more OF. The
Southford mine furnished the
best rose quartz hereabouts, and
almost everyone kept a chunk Or
two. Old.timers tell US that the
stone faded after exposure TO the
light, but whether II did or not
that's about the incest semi-pre-
cious stone you'll find In q days
drive.
Bin Weasa pll0ted the road oil
sauirter over 10 the edge Of Brit
ain the other evening just In time
10 slow up traffic from the N0spl-
tai Job NJ quitting time. Wild
eyed drivers pressed heavy feet o.,
the brakes and cars fish. tailed
and skidded regardless. Fresh road
oil, without sand, Is the best traf-
fic regulation we've tried yet. No
body can drive fast on fresh oil
and keep In the whceltrack. Only
a fool will try.
City people are arriving 10 tell
us how heavily overvalued all our
lands and houses are. II they had
paid taxes on these acres as long
as some OF the owners, perhaps
they would feel differently about
II. On the other hand, we know
taxpayer who broke three out
OF four auto springs on a sup
posedly good Southbury highway
and that individual Is seeking
legal advice right now.
A Verm0nter writes 70 advise
this column that the tale about
Charley Woolson's hired man with
the turnover shoes ic the best yarn
he has yet read about sidehill
farming. We saw n VermOnter
blowing an old pasture Just the
other day and turning up more
rocks than soil. He never gave
sign Of concern about II either;
kept right on blowing and Juggling
as " rocks were the most every.
day things on earth. Hin folks are
that way. Hill folks are usually
Yankees.
"Those two fellers can't sit be-
side together at church, without
THROWN Bibles at each other
remarked a native commentary
on two OF his more determined
and headstrong neighbors.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-04
BRUSH FIRES

Tive brush fires on Long Hill road
and on Monroe avenue were OK
tinguished by the fire department
yesterday
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-04

Finland lost 10000 farms In It's
clash with Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-04
School Children's Deaths Intensity Safety Campaig
SOUTH
BRITAIN
BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIGUs

Since tn, soil has dried out,
tractors are busy night and day
preparing the seed bed and max
Ing sure Of q proper start for
crops this extra late season,
Several new tractors have APP
peared, as II by the magic Of the
soil itself, 10 purr gently and
roll back curling burrows Of choc-
olate loan. No sign Of activity
At the State Farm as yet, although
the lands have been Idle since
1896.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
RANGERS ARE SURE
 OF STANLEY CUP

New York, April 4-(UP)-Over- whelming favorites to win their first Stanley cup in seven years, the New York Rangers headed for Toronto today, holding two-game edge over the Maple Leafs.
 The Rangers won their second straight decision over the Leafs at Madison Square Garden last night, 6-2, in game that started as @ thriller and ended as a rout.
 A crowd of 13,080 cheered Bryan Hextall as the hero of the evening. Hextan sent three goals into the nets as his contribution to the Ranger cause in the greatest one- man display of the entire play-off series. He scored goals number one, three and four and assisted on num- Der five to give his mates the edge they hope will bring them their first cup since 1883.
 Last nights game was the last in New York. The first contest in To- ronto is scheduled for Saturday night and the second for April g. Three more will be played on alter nate nights beginning April 11, if necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Mohawk Indies
 Mud Pies
BY AL FLASH" MONT1

The Mohawk Indies bowling league has just four more weeks to go with Yale still leading by five games. Last Sunday Navy had a fair chance of catching the lead- CTS but failed. Rip" Collins proving the hero of the game by beating Pete Who's Second Dummest" Cherbunski by 27 pins. The Mohawk baseball team will start practice Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Coach John Kudzma has a fine flock to pick his his starting linuep from including Rip" Collins, Pete Kudzma, Jack ShurkiS, Peter York, "Sambo" Monti, Tom Howard, Babe Collins, Cider" Mikelivch and others. The Mohawks would like to enter the Public Park League this year. Any teams wishing to play the Mohawks write to the Mohawk Club, 163 Edgewood Avenue, Water bury, Conn. Babe Collins has prom ised to bat four hundred this season and is showing his big brother how to do it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
KilStar Favored To Win Grand National Run
By HARRY PERCY

Aintree, Eng, April 4-(UP)-- England's biggest war time crowd began assembling in this townlet today for the 102nd running of the historic Grand National Steeple- chase, the four and 8 half mile heart-breaker known as the tough est horse race in the world.
 The National will be renewed to- morrow and today all signs pointed to probable field of 31 starters and a probable attendance of 5O0,00O persons. The government has lifted its ban against gatherings of more than 15,000 for this single occasion the only race to be run on the British Isles this year without a cut in purse or conditions.
 When the visitors began arriving this morning they found Miss Dor othy Paget's Kilstar firmly backed as the favorite. Kilstar was third year ago and his form in this sea- sons minor prep events has been excellent. Second and third choices were Mrs. Ian Strang's The Pro- fessorII, who is making his debut in big time jumping, and M. c. Mo- Nally's top-weighted Royal Danieli, who finished only a step behind Americas Battleship in 1888.
 Two for U. s.
 This year the United States has two hopes in the historic jump, but only one of them is given any chance. That is Mrs. Louis Stoddard' s Milano, whose price has dropped from 22-1 to 100-7 since he was as- signed the popular Irish professional jockey, Danny Morgan. In the 1889 renewal, Milano fell on the second trip around the triangular course, which is studded with 30 jumps. The second American-owned eligible, J. H. Whitney's National Night, is not considered factor.
 The line was revamped after the unexpected scratching of the 1897 winner, Royal Mail, late Wednesday because of leg trouble. Last years vicotr, Workman, went out with a similar ailment last week and now no former winners will compete.
 The race will be run exactly as in previous years except for more ex- acting qualifications for jockeys. It will be worth 8 purse of approxi- mately $21 ,000 to the winner alone.
 The only actual reminders of the war that is in progress will be the barrage balloons, gas masks and heavy sprinkling of uniforms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Renaissance, World Champions, Test Liths Friday

The Renaissance, team long as- sociated with the very best in bas- ketball, shows here tomorrow evening against the K. of L. cagers at St. Joseph's hall.
 The game is set for g o'clock, a 7:30 preliminary featuring St. Jo- seph's Holy Name.
 Last years team, which won 127 games in 142 starts and captured the world chani,ionship pro tourney in Chicago, is intact with one excep- tion, "Puggy" Bell taking over a guard berth.
 The whirlwind passing and sharp shooting negro team has averaged 12O victories for the past 10 seasons. playing the best opposition in the country and is recognized as one of the most powerful units in the games history.
 The Liths have particular incen- tive to make a good showing this evening as four of them, Joe Joyce, Joe Boley, Freddie Ferrie and Matty Sheehan, played with the Brasscos last year when the Rens handed them a 44-32 setback.
 All the old favorites, Eyre Saitch. Bill Pop" Gates, Johnny Isaacs, Wee Willie Smith, Charles "Tarzan" Cooper and zack Clayton will be on hand for the Rens, assuring fans in this vicinity of the seasons greatest treat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

9:15-Poem by Cornell team five: Corissimi Piazza, Scarpeth; Perrella and Santillo, It's lucky we finished in second place, it could have been worse.
 9:3O-Song by Duke team: Jim Lombardi, Sparana, loretta, Lattan- Zio and B. Conti; We might been first, but I hope were satisfied with third place.
 9:45-Temple team: P. Latino, Tolletti, Guzzardi, Pettinicco and F. zipoli are going to give an ex- hibition on what the best bowling team should wear.
 10:0O-The awarding of prizes by our congenial secretary.
 10:15-Speech by the Holy Cross team: Petrucci, Ruzzo, J. Palladino, Jerry Capobianco and Carmen Capo- bianco; How to spend fifteen dull minutes
 10:3O-Song by the Pittsburgh team: Troanetti, Ceriello, Garafola, Toney Palladino, and Manzo. The league put smoke in our eyes that is the reason we didn't get out of seventh place.
 1O:45-Exhibition by the Purdue team: T. Zipoli, Mangini Rossi, P. Merluzzi and Dente; entitled a les son in finger-waving the hair.
 11:00-Poem by the Fordham team: Martone, Guarini, Colangelo Sal Merluzzi and P. Zipoli; Last in the league, last in prize, last in the memory of the boWler's mind.
 11:15-The food.
 11:30-Toastmaster Johnny Man 20 will render a few solos.
 11:45-All fast asleep.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
LOURDES, BALDWIN PREPS WINNERS
Orange Wave and Bristol Teams Lose Close
 Games

The Iourdes A. A. defeated the Orange Wave 42 to 40 in thrilling contest, and the Baldwin Props downed the Bristol Crossbones 43 to 37, last night in the third annual Connecticut class A basketball tour nament at the Pearl Street Commu- nifty Center.
 The Lourdes A. A. came back strong to overcome a 15-point lead the Orange Wave quintet held over them in the middle of the third canto and gained the right to play in the semi-finals Saturday evening. The Lourdes were led by "Sonny" Rinaldi and Al Damelio, who netted IA and il points respectively. Trav- CTS of the Orange Wave was the high scorer of the evening with IT points. while his teammate Lovallo tallied eleven counters.
 The Baldwin Props broke up a well-formed zone defense put up by the Bristol Crossbones in the last few minutes of play to edge out 8 win. Henry Koch with ten points, and Al Monti with nine led the Props to victory and the right to play in the finals next Tuesday evening, drawing a bye in the semi-finals. Joe Lynch and Al Strohowski with 21 points between them were the losers best men.
 There will be one game Friday evening at 9:30; the Hillside A. C.. meeting the St. Thomas Holy Name. These two teams have been rein stated because the Housatonic All- Stars have been eliminated by the protest board for inserting player into their games who was not listed on their entry blank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
" HUT NORMANDS| COP JUNIOR CROWN
SnOvitch Leads Winners to 32=l3 Win Over
 SpeedbOys

The Brooklyn "Y" Normans were crowned Junior champs yesterday defeating the Speedboys 32-13. The Normans lost but one game of IA in the league, that being to the speedboys for the second round 2O- 18.
 Snovich with Il points and Col ucci with paced the winners. For the Speedboys Lawler, Mcdonnell and DiVito did all the scoring. Tur- TO played well for the Normans from the floor. The Normans will be awarded the trophy this coming week and close their season with a banquet Wednesday, April 10 fol- lowing their game with the Boys Club Vols.
 In the prelim the "Y" Duces set back the Danes 22-19. Santora showed the way with IA points. For the Danes Capt. F. Pino scored 8 nnintS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
HOGAN, GULDAHL CO-FAVORITES
 AT AUGUSTA, GA.
Pro Golfers 6-l to Win Masters Meet-JOnes,
 Despite 66, Is 4O-1
BY HARRY FERGUSON United Press Sports EditOr)

Augusta, Ga, April 4 - (UP0 - Fifty-nine of the worlds best golf CTS open fire today in the annual masters tournament and the words on the wind here in the gone with the wind country are-"watch out for Bobby Jones'"
 He shot two brilliant practice rounds over this great golf course "a sparkling 66 the other day and steady par 72 yesterday - and there were flashes of the old-tlme Jones as wood shots went scream ing into stiff breeze and long irons ran true for the greens. Bob- by was having trouble around the greens occasionally, but If he has his putting touch today he is likely to be back on the glory road.
 Jones 40 to l
 Years of staying away from tour- nament play have ruSted Jones' game and he was held at the long, long price of 40 to to win this tournament, only one he partici- pates in these days. The bookmak- CTS favored the boys who had sharp ened their games along the winter circuit and in the van of those stood a big man and a little man Wee Bunny Hogan and towering Ralph Guldahl.
 They were held at the short price of six to one and there seemed some justification for it in Hogan's case Hyocfarlor, 1on xT,avf fhn long, tough rolling layout with a dazzling practice round of 67, five under par. He couldn't do anything wrong. His wodo shots off the fair. ways went for the pins as accurate ly as though he had used g. No. 8 iron and his putts took the roll of the greens beautifully and gurgled into the cup for birdies.
 The tournament will last through Sunday with round of IS holes being played on each of the four days. Every entrant can go the full distance, for there will be no cut- ting of the field after the first 36 holes. Guldahl won last year with a 279. Predictions today are that the victor this year will hay etc shave 280.
 South Americans
 The European war cut down the number of foreign invaders but out of the Argentine come two of the best South American professionals -Martine Pose and Ed Bertilino- to try their luck against the best in America. Australia sent Jim Terrier whose reputation is good enough to make the opening price on him as short as IS to l.
 The veteran Chick Evans heads 8 formidable field of amateurs which includes Willie Turnesa, former champion; Bud Ward from the west coast; Tommy Taller, Art Doering, Ray Pillows ana Bob Sweeney.
 Bunched behind Hogan and Gull dahl as favorites were Il of the na- tion's top professionals. Sam Snead was rated at to l.; Jimmy De- maret at 8 to 1; Clayton Heather and Byron Nelson at g to 1: Ed Oliver, Craig Wood and Ed Dudley at 10 to 1; Paul Runyan at II ot 1; Dick Metz and Jug McSpaden and Henry Picard at 12 to 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
B. A. A. DETERMINED

Boston, April +(UP)-The Bos- ton Athletic Association, which never has won either a B. A. A. marathon or team prize, has entered an eight-man unit for the 44th re- newal of the classic April IS, 1t was announced today.
 The team will be headed by Captain Johnny Semple of Beverly, who fin- inshed seventh in 1880, and George Durgin, who was 14th last year Beest showing of B. A. A. team runner was that of Carl Linder of Quincy who was fourth in 1921. Lin- der won the event in 1919 while rep reSenting the Hurja A. c.
 Other entries received have boost ed the total to 40.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
BANNON LOST FOR
 EXTRAVAGANZA Go
Spartans Lose Ramon

When the North End Y Spartans collide with the Gamma Hi-Y to- night at the Y hut, they will be minus the services of Jackie "Chick" Bannon, former Leavenworth high star, wh owill watch the game from the sidelines due to an infected finger suffered in game last Sun day.
 The Gammas will show such players as Jack Brickel and Red Wallin, Bobby Boland,s Tom Caisse, Red Bergin and others while the North Enders will rely on the Re- gan brothers, Joe and Al, Jimmy Roach, Al Chestone, Tom Cullinan, Joe Gallagher, Ed Lowe, Skip John son and Tom Bowling.
 The game will start at 8 o'clock and large crowd is expected to at tend as admission is free. This tilt will decide the junior champion ship of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
BOYS CLUB BOMBERS
 FINISH WITH WIN

The Boys Club Bombers closed their season last night by defeating the Gamma HI Y at the Boys Club by 8 sciore of 36 to 26. It was a tough game all the way through. At half time the score was Bombers 15, Gamma IA, but the Bombers stepped in front in the final period to make 1t the Bombers 43rd victory in 5l starts. The Gammas could not hold those hard fighting Bombers back. Korowlotny with 16 points an Ace Karpavich with 10 points featured for the Bombers.
 The Gammas showed those flashy boys from Wilby, Brickle and Red Wallin, and Roland, the flash of the Blue and White was kept to 4 points. Sugrue was high scorer for the GammaS with 8 points.
 The Sc0re.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Hopes or South Rise Again For Bobby Jones
HILL|ES UPSET NEW BRITAIN 5
 TO TAKE TITLE
ReymOnds Beat Cleaners, 47-44, in Finals of State
 Tournament

Consistently bombarding the hoops with shots which would put the Renaissance to shame the Rev. mond Hillies of Waterbury, seven to five underdogs in the betting, upset the dope bucket last night defeat ing the Howard Cleaners of New Britain, AT to A, to win the sev- enth annual statewide amateur elimination basketball tournament.
 Only handful of fans turned out for the game which was packed with fine basketball from the open ing to the final whistle. UpSets galore marked this years competi- tion at the Washington Park Com- munity House where 32 teams sought the trophy emblematic of the state championship. AS for ac- tion, the tourney was a huge suc- cess, but as far as finances, the event was a decided flop.
 PompOnio Is Hero
 Pete Pomponio, captain of the winners, was the big gun in the doughboys offensive, cutting the cords for eight field goals and two complimentary awards for 18 points while Bobby Ray was next in line for scoring honors with 10 points on four doubledeckerS and two free tries for 10 points. Defensive lau- rels went to Freddy Sullivan and Joe Runividge who held the tour ney's high scorer, Henry Doc Fe- rony, to four field goals, although the elongated forward added six other points to his nights total via fouls.
 The locals started off like a house on fire and rolled up a IA to 6 lead after 10 minutes of play thanks to Lefty Adams and John ny Martins unerring eyes. They retained their eight-point lead as the half finished. The Towards came back strong in the third quar- ter to tie up the game as the last period got underway. Thens on field goals by Jack Meskiu and Jimmy Meligonis, they went into a four-point lead. The Hillies re- taliated with four baskets in a row to again take the lead which they failed to relinquish until Timer Danny Gugliotti's whistle ended the well played contest.
 Plenty Of Fouls
 Referee Jimmy Crichten and Mike Haiday, umpire, called many personal fouls, banishing Ed Jacobi of New Britain and Joe Runividge of the Hillies. The Cleaners con- versed on 12 of IT free tries while the best the Hillies could sink was seven of 16.
 The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
DICK TURC0TTE BADLY BEATEN BY OSCAR SUCCS
Local Boy Survives Two KnOCkdOwns in Early
 Rounds
By JOHN A. CLUNEY Shorts Editor

New Haven, April 3EIt was bad night for boxers hailing from Wa terbury, Connecticut, U. s. A. here at the Arena, where $500 custo- mers gathered to see what would happen when Oscar Suggs of New Haven and Dick Turcotte of Wa terbury got together for eight rounds or less. It very nearly ended in the second round after Turcotte for the second time in the first two rounds found himself taking 8 count.
 Aside from two rounds, one of which was about even, there was nothing to 1t but Suggs, who hand ed the Waterbury southpaw the worst licking of his meteoric career inside the ropes, which, in four years has been marked with defeats that were few and far between.
 Before the bout was one minute old, Suggs shuffled out of his cor- ner and whacked Turcotte with right hook that dropped the French Canadian, lad as though he had been shot. Dick wanted to get up quickly but was signaled to stay down." took a g count and came up with shaky knees as Suggs chased him around to get in 8 knockout punch.
 In the second round again, Suggs dropped Turcotte who was On his knee when the count reached '7" and the bell rang. In the third and fourth, the Waterbury boy got his left hand working and Scored well to make a comeback that had his many supporters shouting them- selves hoarSe.
 Suggs Too Strong
 Just when he got under way in the fifth, Suggs caught up with him again, punching much hafder and, at one time leathered Turcotte in his own corner so hard that nothing but the ring ropes kept him on his feet. From the fifth round on, Suggs won as he pleased but missed many opportunities for a knockdown or possible K. o. as Turcotte was hardly strong enough to touch him with the leather mit- tens while the hard-hitting New Bedford negro seldom had 8 wor- ried moment. At the end of the eighth, the decision of Referee Bill Conway was a mere formality. Billy Marcus of Waterbury also met Tartar in the person of Sal Midget Renault who dropped :he local lad once and won going away. Marcus tried hard enough, was dead game, but missed five blows for every one he landed. Marcus scaled 127, Renau1t 126 IA.
 Doubtful Draw
 Maxie Katz of Waterbury, despite knockdown in the first round and holding his own the rest of the way, got no better than draw with Tony Gillo of New Haven, Katz had the edge, but 1t looked even-Ste- phen to the third man in the ring.
 Johnny Red Moffet of Devon met tough, hard-hitting foe in Dom- enic DeCiantis of Providence, but Moffet was stronger hit harder and the better boxer of the two as he built up an easy decision for him. self in six rounds of interesting milling. DeCiantis slugged it out now and then but Moffett was the best man when the slugging was over.
 Jackie Reed, substitute, looked like an easy winner over Frankie Young in 8 six rounder, but the verdict was 8 draw. Young did not land a half dozen effective punches in six rounds and was nailed time and again with hard left hooks to head and body and straight right hand punches that set him back on his heels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
GRAND TWO-MAN
 TOURNEY FRIDAY

The Grand Two-Man League will swing into action Friday night at the Grand alleys. At least ten teams will roll for the $50 in prize money.
 Goose Rovero, Jimmy Barber, T. F. Perrazella, Ralph Coppola, Louie Piedmonte, Muscles MaStrianna, Winnie Luccarelli, Johnny Manzo, Jimmy Fischette, Freddy Cone, Big gie Messina, Frankie Civitate and others will enter teams. There IS still room for more applications and the more the merrier as 1t will in- crease the prize money.