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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Today's Sport Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent

and inspectors have visited Mike Jacobs pet Billy Conn at his Ferndale, N. Y, training camp, which is 108 miles outside the city limits, while Bob Pastors training headquarters is practically on top of the boxing commission.
 'Is it any wonder Conn is such a favorite over Pastor when it shouldn't be any better than an even match no matter how you look at 1t?
 "Now, I don't want to imply that the commissioners are playing host to Conn in order to impress the pulp lie with the idea that they may be for Conn. Nevertheless, it certainly will be a hardship for the referee and judges selected to ofdciate at this contest, to think straight and act fairly.
 "These officials will know full well that up to three days prior to the date of the contest not one of the commissioners, deputies or inspec- tors have bothered to see Pastor in training. This despite the fact that there is ruling to the effect that each contestant must be visited by a deputy commissioner during their training period.
 What would you think if you were the referee? Or one of the judges? There's always the poSsi- bility that some one of the officials may feel that his superiors are anxious to see the other fellow win.
 ITO my mind, this is one of the most palpable feats of astigmatism I have ever encountered, particu- larly where state officials are con- cerned."
 And that comedies the first install ment of the Johnston opus. I say instalment because if I know James J., there will be more.
 Of course, let me remind you of this. If Johnston had Conn and could get an edge, he probably would not have written the letter in the first place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
THOMAS CLUB g NEEDS VICTORY
 TO INSURE FLAG
Edmonds and Fonrnier to Pitch Hearts vs Looks,
 B. A. C. Meets Hills

Though they have won no more than half of their twelve games in league competition to date, the Tribune A. c. of the City Amateur League is "the team to beat" as far as the North End Thomas Club is concerned. The Tommies, with two game lead and three games to go, meet up with the Tribes tomor- row afternoon at o'clock in the feature game at Municipal Stadium. A win for the Tommies will "cinch" the 1940 championship. A win for the Tribune Club, which beat the leaders a month ago, will bring about home stretch drive for the title, as they have to meet the second place Sacred Hearts again. Last Sunday, the tribes helped the Tommies no end by defeating the Hearts to provide a two game lead instead of tie.
 Pitchers
 Frankie Edmonds, Naugatuck Negro who can hit as well as pitch will undoubtedly start for the Trib- unes, opposed to Fournier, who re- places the injured Joe Strokalaitis best pitcher in the league, week in and week out. Edmonds was ma jor thorn in the side of the Hearts last week, and without Strokalaitis the Tommies will have to hustle f get past him Sunday.
 Early Games
 At 2 o'clock, the Hearts and Owe! looks meet in a game that may 8; either way, though the Hearts arr favored to win, the Looks get "hot when least expected and have beat en the leaders now and then, fo, they have good pitching and somt heavy hitters. At 12 o'clock noon the Brooklyns and Washington Hill. are paired, B. A. c. favored, unless the Hills, who have won but on' game in 12 come up with a "hof performance against the third plac outfit managed by Eddie DiNapol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

New York, Aug. 10-(UP)-Most of this column is going to be devoted to letter which because it is mim- eographed. know is exclusive with me. It is from James J. Johnston. Before start running it en toto, I want to repeat what heard an official of the 20th Century Sport ing Club say few days ago. This is what he said:
 "If the Conn-Pastor fight is close Conn is sure to get the decision. Conn is flashy boxer and will catch the judges eyes. Besides, who in the hell wants to see Pastor fight Louis again?"
 Now, if it had not been for this statement, wold not run JohnSton'S s letter, lazy as I am. But in view of what I heard, think any of you who might possibly want to make 8 bet on the fight, should read the following:
 q would like to know why three boxing commissioners, five deputies and p boxing inspectors have failed to put in an appearance at Still mans gymnasium where Bob Pastor has been training for the past four weeks for his contest with Billy Conn August 13 at the Polo Grounds.
 ''Is it because Pastor was born and raised in New York city and still lives in New York?
 "Still, two of the commissioners as well as a few of their deputies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
MARBLE AND JACOBS
 MEET ON RYE COURT

Rye, N. r., Aug. 10-(UP)-Three- time winner Bobby Riggs of Chicago faces Henry Prusof of Seattle, today in mems semi-final match of the eastern grass court tennis champion ship.
 Don McNeill of Oklahoma City gained the final round yesterday by defeating Bryan Grant of Atlanta, 26, 6-4, 6-2, 63-. and plays in the final tomorrow.
 Alice Marble, defending titlehold- CT in the women,s division plays Helen Jacobs in the final today. Miss Marble is undefeated since 1888 when she lost to Miss Jacobs at Wimbledon, England. It will be their first meeting on the courts in the finals of the national cham since Miss Marble osted Miss Jacobs pionships last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
THREE FINALETS NAMED YESTERDA

Mrs. Anna Genua of this eli. rated one of the outstanding Vt men tennis players of the state ant Nancy Norton of Naugatuck wor. their way to the finals of the Over look tournament Sunday afternoon with straight set victories over able opponents last night. Mrs. Genua defeated Gerda Wehrle of Thomas ton 60; 6-3; while Helen Shukis was a victim of the borough girls play by scores of 6-4; 6-2. The Genua- Norton championship match goes on after the mems singles title match at Fulton Park tomorrow.
 Sullivan In Finals
 With keener opposition than usual Joe Sullivan won his way to the finals of the Fulton Park singles meet with 7-5; 6-3 win over Joe zamaitis last night. zemaitis had Sullivan on the hustle during the first match but was there" in the clutch Dom Antonacci defeated Eddie Carserino 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 and meets Johnny Tata today, the win- ner to hook up with Sullivan for the championsip tomorrow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Conn No Better
 Than 8 To 5 Over Bob Pastor
BY JACK CuDDY

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New York, Aug. 10-(UP)-"Dumb Dan" Morgan is baffled at last. He losses ur his hands and says. 'Tll call 1t a drawl" He admits he can't figure the winner of Tuesday nights heavyweight battle between Bob Pastor and Billy Conn.
 Never before has Dumb Dan' been stopped. They call him Dumb Dan" been stopped. They call him Dumb Dan" because he's man of 100000 words a fellow with an unlimited vocabulary who almost invariably has directed his verbal barrage toward a winner.
 Morgan, who managed Jack Bri- ton, Battling Levinsky and a flock of other successful fighters. Right now he is working on long string of winning prognostigations: Arm- strong to kayo Jenkins, Baer to kayo Galento, etc.
 But why shouldn't Dumb Dan" be baffled?-When the betting odds favor Conn to beat Pastor at 8-5, but the consensus among managers, trainers along Jacobs Beach favors Pastor.
 COncensuS
 Price-maker Eddie Borden an- nounced the 8-5 figure last night, shortly after he had compiled the experts poll of 25 men closely as- sociated with the fight business. This poll showed that 13 picked Pastor to beat Conn, one by kayo. Eleven selected Conn, one by knockout. And Morgan, himself, predictd the lone draw.
 Virtually all admitted that it would be hard, close fight. The Pastor men insisted that Bicycle Bob"-who last 21 rounds with Joe Louis-would beat Conn because of superior experience, body punching, ruggedness and courage. But the Conn men stressed Pittsburg Bills blinding speed, boxing ability and determination.
 Two of Americas best trainers were among those who picked Pas- tor: Ray Arcel and Whitey Bimstein. Other Pastor men were Charlie Harvey, Harry Lenny, Lew Burston, Lew Brown, Henny Andrews, Tom McArdle, Artie Rose, Al Ramo, Angel Lopez, Andy Neiderreiter and Eddie Ross. Ross, trainer for Middle weight Champion Ken Overlin, pre- dicted that Pastor would belt out Conn within the Is rounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Sports QUESTIONS Answered


 Have you 3 sports question you want answered? Write your ques- tion clearly, sign your name and address and mail your query to Sports Fan Question Man, Sports Service Bureau, The Waterbury Democrat, 1913 18th street, Wash ington, D. C., enclosing Scent postage stamp for personal reply. Don't telephone: write as directed. @. Which are the three most i'm portant golf championships in the United States?
 A. The National Open, the Na- tional Amateur and the National Professional.
 @. Name some prominent Negro worlds boxing champions.
 A. Heavyweight-Jack Johnson, Joe Louis light heavyweight-John Henry Lewis middleweight-Tiger Flowers; welterweight - Joe Wal colt, Dixie Kid, Young Jack Thomp- son, Henry Armstrong; lightweight Joe Cans, Henry Armstrong; fea- therweight-George Dixon, Henry Armstrong; bantamweight- Gordon Dixon. e. What is the name for the member of a relay team who runs the last leg of the race?
 A. Anchor.
 c. When was the first East-West football game played?
 A. This annual game, played by teams made up of stars from the two sections of the country. was inc augurated in 1925. the West defeat ing the East, 2 to O.
 o. When did Carl Hubbell have his poorest season in the majors from the standpoint of games won and lost?
 A. In 1881. when he won iA game and lost l2, for percentage of .538.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
PROBABLE PITCHERS
(By United Press) NATIONAL LEAGUE

Chicago (Olsen I'D at Pittsburgh (Klinger 6110).
 Brooklyn (Griessom CO at Bos- ton (Salvo 6-5.
 New York Schumacher 8-g at Philadelphia (Higbe 7-1O.
 St. Louis Bowman 4-3) at Cin- cinnati Gunner 9-D.
 AMERICAN LEAGUE
 Detroit (Newsom 14-O and Rowe 10-2) at Chicago Nee 9-7 and Knott 8-6)-two games.
 Cleveland (Milnar 14-7 and Allen 6-4) at St. Louis (Harris 7-10 ana Hudlin 0-O-two games.
 Boston (Hash 7-0 at Washington Chase 9-1D.
 Philadelphia Dean 6-O at New York Bonham 0-D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
DANNINC, RADCLIFFE
 HOLD BATTING TOP.

New York, August 10 = (UP) - Both major league leading hitters lost ground the past week but held their pacemaking roles, according to the averages released today and including games of Thursday.
 Rip Radcliff of the Browns, the American League leader, slumped from .370 to .35S but maintained a seven point advantage over Barney McCocky, Tigers, who is cloutipg .351. Harry Danning of the Giants, the National League trailblazer, dropped from .341 to .334 but held the No. 1 spot by a margin of six points over Carvel Rowell, Bees rookie, who increased his average 10 points to 1928.
 Buck Newsom of the Tigers held the American League pitching lead with 14 victories and two defeats for percentage of .875 and Freddy Fitzsimmons of the Dodgers con- tinued to top the National League huriers with Il victories and two defeats for mark of .S46.
 Leaders in other departments follow:
 Hits-(N Herman, Cubs, 13l; (A) McCosky, Tigers. 142.
 Runs-(N) Frey, Reds, 79; (A) Williams, Red Sox. 90.
 Doubles-(M F. Mccormick, Reds, 3l; (A) Boudreau. Indians, 37.
 Triples-tN) Ross Bees, il; (A) Finney, Red Sox. 13.
 Home Runs-(N Mize, Cardi- nals. S2: (A) Foxx, Red Sox, %.
 Stolen bases-(N Reese. Dodgers, i4: tA) Case, Senators, 24. Runs batted in-(N) F. McCor- mick. Reds. S6: (A 0reenberg. Tigers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
CRIMSONS WIN

The Crimsons beat the Indians 6-3 in the Washington Park Junior League, putting them in a two-way tie for first. Pelch was on the mound for the winners with Carlnon hurled for the losers. Cortneys home, run with one aboard was the hardest-hit ball of the game. Nackid and Phelan fielded well while Mon- zello and Keefe accounted for four of the eight hits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
MIKE TURNESA TWO
 UP AT VERMONT

Burlington, Vt., Aug. 10-(UP)- Mike Turnesa, Westchester, N. Y, stylst, led his nearest rival by two strokes today as the field started the second round in the 72-hole $500 Vermont Open Golf championship.
 Playing the course for the first time, Turnesa bagged a four under par 67 for yesterdays 18 holes. He notched two birdies on the first nine to hit the turn with a 35, one under
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Parks League Sunday Schedule

Baseball games scheduled in var ious parts of the city in which Pub lie Parks League teams are inter ested will be played tomorrow as fol- lows:
 Fulton park, 1:15, Sts. Peter and Paul vs North Enod Pals; 3:15, Av- iglianese vs Mohawk Indies. Umpire Gerace, Scorer, Cebbo; Waterville park, 1:15 Pond Aces vs North End Robins, 3:15 Long Hills vs Blessed Sacraments. Umpire Greece. Scorer Cavanaugh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Conn and Pastor Are Really Light Heavies
By DAN PARKER

MANY DowAoEF boiling in the steam room or pre- she has nothing on Robert , 1d ws% rns to take weight and aren't able to-
 . and Conn will engage heavyweight boxing contest in the Polo Grounds which both could with ntss eO Hiy has been trying his growth for the past year. find out like Alderman Pete csa f n e Central Park Zoo that you've got to Nature take its course
 Pastor tOO has difficulty increasing his he even on beer beer diet Despite his pudgy when he wa: introduced from ne ring the Pastor down to 7s pOnS % s @ h.: hit low as s M M the ss Johnston his Bob should have light heavy
 Conn build himself up up into h,n the .1.,n;y nsnH camp Thursday Although he announced weighed 17s he didn't look it.
 com 1 g oo miles from Broadway the Iitvak Alps Pastor right around the corner O of the Boxing mission has called on Pastor Billy has been honod up there vk Left to his own resources Eooe @ may S @ p surprise Conn has been in better CT pnyca @ b utterly game sasso9' iss hell have to be at N'' 'S'' ''"' ~ ' ~
 THE BENEFrr SHOW family the late Pete Asea who dead during bout bout h she n Alter all were pa Bill Heydon and Marty Cohen sT the night he of SIS and Terry Young gave ms s by Sending the usual quota commits
 although the club had expected the officials S %0Oa ons M officials s5 oLar turned back and Honest Abe o sssos defray funeral and Cohen dug tug down Un in to % % TSS
 
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 LEW JENKINS the "aingest mother white man ever hao fight that doesn't appeal to him, misere booked to fight Bob Montgomery handues Coored fighter on August ls be tougher for Lew than the Armstrong which he ignomnos resigned It also cancellation of bout Armstrong Jacobs wasn't pleased with the idea of pardng nfey again before he had chance to cash in Hymle Capnn hospital for observation and Lew suddenly Notifying the Philadelphia promoters they postpone the fight Jenkins rushed to his SICK maWs oedside didn't He Is driving back t0 in Broadway last Spring On that contagious that fiery ot Nyoo Yawk appeared with beautiful sinner the next day his descent the mediocriy which he will be meteorc his ascent and don't his
 EDDIE recently replaced Eddie Walker his partner with Eddes recently sned tough fighter Eddie Dore for bout in the Eddie Walker forward
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

par. Then he reeled off four birdies, four pars and 8 bogey to post his two-stroke lead over E. J. Harrison of Little Rock, Ark.
 Tied for third were Jack Petroni of Manchester, Vt., and Francis Doyle of Maynard. Mass, who carded 71's. Bracketed at 72 were former National Open Champion Tony Manero of Salem, Mass, Hor- ton Smith of Oak Park, Illomn Jack Reidy of Worcester, Mass, mad John Thoren of Auburndale, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
MARCELLUS BEATS
 WASHINGTON HILLS

Excellent pitching by Frankie Marcellus, in the form of a three-hit performance against the City League Washington Hills, whom he defeated 5 to 1. Alverez batted in three rounds with a double off Delaney, while Book got a single and triple to add to the Mill Plain A. c. vic- tory,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
s. E. BULLDOGS MEET

All members of the South End Bulldogs will meet tonight at . o'clock at the Boys Club to take action relative to the death of their buddy" Gerald Caulfield, 17 years of age. who died last night at his home after several weeks illness. The funeral will be held Monday morning from the Mulville Funeral Home on West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
HARTFORD LOSES TO
 CROWD OF I35 FANS

Hartford, Conn, August i0-(UP) The Hartford Laurels were in a three-way tie with spFingfiled and Elmlra for third place In the East ern League es reshit of afi e-i drubblng by Wilkes-Darre yester- day. Only is6 customers paid to sec the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
STATE "OPEN' MONDAY

West Hartford, Conn, August 10 = (UP) = Earrings were completed today for the opening round of the 9th annual Connect icut State Open Golf Championship Tournament which starts Monday at Wampa- noag Country Club.
 Two former champions were in- cluded among the 60 entries-Eddie Burke, Meadowbrook, and Leo Mallory, Wee Burn. Lighthouse Harry Cooper, who won the title last year, will not defend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
WINNING COACH

Uncle" Billy Disch has coached University of Texas baseball teams to twenty Southwestern Conference championships in the past twenty five years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
IVY VS. ARCHIBALD

Hartford, Conn, August 10-(UP) Former heavyweight champion Joey Archibald, Providence, R. l., and Bobby Ivy, Hartford, were signed today for 10-round feature bout here August 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
} STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Games Yesterday New York 2, Philadelphia 0. Washington 6, Boston 5. Chicago 3, Detroit 2. St. Louis 4, Cleveland 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Games Today

Detroit at Chicago CD. Cleveland at St. Louis CD. Philadelphia at New York. Boston at Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
City League Al-Stars Ballot

Waterbury baseball fans, through the medium of local newspapers have been asked to vote for their favore baseball players in the City Amateur League, so that astar squad can be chosen to oppose the Texas Rangers, Friday night, August 16 at the Munl- cpal Stadium in a game under the lights.
 Fill in the ballot below, mail it or bring it to the Democrat Sports Department on or before Wednesday evening, August IA. Please print names that they can be easily read and sorted.
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 Utility Outfelder ........................ Utility 0utfelder ........................... Utility InieIder ..................,....... Utility Catcher ........................... Coach ..... ...l................ Hame .....sss.s...'.'''.''. Address ............s..'''..'''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Games Yesterday Brooklyn 1. Boston o. Pittsburgh 6, Chicago 2. Cincinnati [, St. Louis 2. (oniy games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
Games Todlay

Brooklyn at Boston. New York at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Cincinnati. Chicago at Pittsburgh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10

YESTERDAYS HERO = Plump Ed Smith, who pitched and batted the hustling Chicago White Sox to a five-hit, 3-2 victory over the lead- ing Detroit Tigers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-10
? League
 Leaders

(By United Press) FIVE LEADING HITTERS
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-02
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-02
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ployers out of business.
Good Taxes and Bad Taxes.

The right kind Of a tax would en-
courage every one to work harder, to
produce more, to earn more. Such a
tax means broadening Of the in
come tax base. Every voter would
then know that when he cast his bal
lot for spendthrift congressman his
vote would hit his own pocket-book
not just Henry Fords. J. P. Nor
gan's, Alfred Sloan's. Putting this
kind Of tax bill through in 1910, how
ever, would be politically impossible.
Instead, the discussion is centering
around "super-taX' on those who
already pay income taxes. Ten to fiji
teen per cent is the figure talked
about. How many new projects will
this super-taX squelch? How many
expansion plans will it pigeonhole?
How many Jobs will it nip in the bud?
This "super-taX' would raise
havoc with our current upSWing. Big
income taxes have hurt the country
and the unemployed more than they
have ever helped them. Here is an
interesting tabulatiOn:
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-02-02
Peak Tax

Is it merely coincidence that ma
tional income (Which after all is
mainly workers income) scared from
1921 to 1925, while the peak tax
dropped from IS to IS per cent?
Risks Too Great.
Today's top rate is back TO 70 per
cent. And there are state and IN
heritance taxes to boot. Maybe that
is why national income can't buck
through the $4,000, 100000 figure,
why government receipts are far be-
low government expenses. In effect.
the governments tax policies mean
that a wealthy business man can no
longer afford to take business
chances. A 100000 loss this year,
for instance, can be recovered only
after four successive years Of $780,
900 profits. Voters must learn that
the cards are not only stacked
against the big business man but al
SO against the jobless workers whom
he might employ. Let us be honest
and recognize the facts.