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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
RAIN MAY HALT
BOSTON SERIES

Boston, April 13. - (UP) - Home
city fans hoped an all-night rain
would cease early enough to permit
today's unofficial opening of big
league baseball which brings to-
gether the Boston Red Sox and the
Boston Bees at Fenway Park.
Weather permitting, the teams
will seek to break their preseason
tie of one game each established dur
ing the training season in Florida.
The Bees won the first at Sarasota
6-3, the Sox the second at Braden-
ton, "a,
The second game in the pre-sea-
son home series" will be played at
National League Park tomorrow.
Planning to give most Of his squad
a chance to try the Bees, Sox Man
ager Joe Cronin selected Joe Heav-
ing to open on the mound, with early
relief by Jim Bagby, Jr., and Denny
Galehouse.
Hurting duty for the Bees fell to
Nick Strincevich, rookie Highlander,
who joined the Beehive after a sue
cessful 1889 season with Sacra
mento.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
LUX CLOCK PIN
| CHAMPS FETED
Over 400 Attend Dinner
Dance; Fred Lux Accepts
Bowling Trophy

Lux Clock Company mixed bowl
ing team was signally honored as
initial champions of the Naugatuck
Valley Mixed Bowling League which
held it's first annual dinner-dance
last evening at Waverly Inn,
Chesire last night amid an atten-
dance Of 400 A handsome trophy,
the gift of the management of the
Mattatuck Recreation was presen-
ted to the winning team by toast
master Joh-' Cluney, acceptance
made by Fred J. Lux, vice-president
and assistant treasurer of the con-
Germ whose bowling team of IS men
and 10 women was best in the six
team competition this season.
Wendell Barr of Seth Thomas
Clock Company, Thomaston was
introduced as the new president of
the league. He spoke briefly thank
ing those present for the co-opera-
ton which made the league pos
sibl this year, and announced that
the circuit would be increased to
eight teams next season with U. S.
Rubber Chemical OF Naugatuck and
Waterb Try Paper Box to be added
to the roster of team competing
each Saturday afternoon.
Gene Slason, treasurer of Lux
Clock; Rocky Thomas, of Oakville
Pin; George Perrine of Waterbury
Clock also congratulated the cham
pions. An excellent program of en-
tertainment was presented prior to
dinner, by Billy Carbon, while
dancing continued until a late hour
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Boston Good-Wins,
And West Sides
Last For Liths

The K. of L. hoopmen wind up
their season Monday night, but be-
fore finishing they'll have a pair OF
gruelling tussles on the books, the
Boston Good-Wins showing tomor-
row evening at st. Joseph's hall and
the Liths treking to the central "Y''
to do battle with the West Side
Speedboys in the deciding game OF
their city series Monday.
The Good-Wins, topping New Eng
land cage circles with Is wins in
% starts this year, COPIED a $50
sizzler from the Lithuanians three
weeks ago after the seasons most
brilliant exhibition and, with the
knights striving to regain prestige
jolted in Wednesdays loss to the
Speedboys, tomorrow's tussle should
be another scorcher.
Showing Ed Krause, great star at
Notre Dame, now coaching at Holy
Cross at center, and two sharp
shooters in Rhode Island States
Chef Jaworski and baldish, lanky
Fred DAILY, the Bostonians put on a
great show last month in overcoming
1871 half-time deficit to throw
the knights for loss.
The Liths have not lost twice tc
the same club this season, winning
return goes with the Holyoke Hurri-
canes, Pawtucket Peejays and Wor-
cester Nortons.
Center Joe Swasey was married
this morning and will be lost to the
Knights for both these important
contests and, although his great
floor game will be missed, with
Coach Joe Boley, Fred Ferrie, JOE
Joyce, Matty Sheehan, Dick Tuckey
Nick Hudobenok, Henry Koch, Viz
Verbyla, Frank SaldukaS and Wally
Salemonas left to carry on, the Liths
will still be tough.
Tomorrow's game Is set for
o'clock, a z o'clock prelim showing
the Texans and st. Joseph's Holy
Name fighting 1t out for the Brook.
lyn championship, in a tussle thai
should rival the feature for thrills
Dancing will follow the main go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Boys Club Gym
Show Draws 400

Bigger and better than ever was
the consensus of opinion for the
annual gymnasium exhibition at
the Waterbury Boys Club, witnessed
by more than four hundred people
last night. A review Of the winter
work at the club was presented
through the medium of 100 boys
marched into the gym included
group calisthenics, class tumbling,
mat tricks, horse work, ring work
and fencing and archery exhibi-
lions. There was a little sister
contest, badminton match, cubs
ball game, weight lifting exhibition
by Stan Grey and boxing. The pro-
gram was concluded with a hand
balancing act by the Boys Club
Tumbleweeds.
Tony Miglaro was winner of the
gold medal rope climb In 11ve Sec
onds. Rose DeLeon and Rita Po-
merini, Varsity girls, presented the
fencing exhibitions. Billy Pace and
Joseph Lubinsky distinguished them
selves on the rings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Today's Sport Parade
BY Art Krenz
BY HENRY McLEMORE
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

! Francisco, the owner of Seabiscuit
and Kayak II, and was given into
the hands of trainer Tom Smith.
Can Do Wonders
These two gentlemen may not ac-
tually be miracle men, but appar-
emily they are so regarded by the
betting public. In his firse race I'M
der the Toward banner, Midland
finished 18th. In his next, the $780,
COO Santa Anita derby, he closed a
dozen lengths from the half to fin
ish flying fourth. The next time
out he won.
This was in the $4,000 San Juan
Capistrano hadnicap, the getaway
day featurr at the great green
California plant. In that race, Milo
land defeated every top horse who
had whipped him In the Santa
Anita derby. He finished the mile
and sixteenth II 1912 Us, a length
and quarter In front. The winter
book parade has dated from there.
Where this parade will end,
frankly don't know. We do know
where Millionaire, Bull Lea, and
Technician ended. We know, as
well, where my choices usually end.
After all, I was on Billionaire, Bull
Lea and Technician. I gave them
to you as money-back sure things.
This year, however, I'm doubtful
about Midland. In fact, don't
think I liz him. So better climb
aboard, suckers, before I give you
my four-star special for 1910. If
you do it now, I promise won't
pick Midland on May 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Sports
QUESTIONS
Answered
Have you a sports question you

Have you sports question you
want answered? Write your ques-
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Service, Bureau, The Waterbury
Democrat, 1913 18th street, Wash
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Don't telephone: write as directed
O. Is Donald Bulge an amateur
Or professional tennis player?
A. He turned professional during
The latter part Of 1888.
Q. Has there ever been a major
league catcher who threw left
handed?
A. There have peen six-Calvin c
Broughton, Cleveland IN. L., 1883
John T. Clements, Philadelphia IN
L., 1884-1887; John A. Donohue
Pittsburgh and Chicago On. L.
1900: Edward F. Tate, Boston IN
L., 1386-1887; Fred L. Tenney
Boston IN. L., 1894-1896; JOSEPH
Wall, New York IN. L., 1901 anc
Brooklyn IN. L., 1902.
Q. Was Jimmy McLarnin, former
world welterweight champion, evel
Knocked out?
A. Only once during his profes.
honal career, by Ray Miller ir
eight rounds, at Detroit, Mich, No
7ember 80, 1928.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
RANGERS 6-5 TO
COP STANLEY CUP

Toronto, April 13-(UP)-Favored
at to S the New York Rangers
faced the possibility of a draw"
tonight in the sixth game of their
Stanley cup final series with the
Toronto Maple Leafs.
Canadian blue laws prohibit any
athletic activity from HAS Saturday
night until Monday and If the con-
test is tied at that time, the series
will be resumed on Tuesday. If the
Leafs win that contest, the final
will be Thursday.
The Rangers hold 80 edge in
their best of seven series for their
first cup since 1888 and will play
without the services of Alex Shi-
bicky. An injection of novocaine
enabled Shibicky to play in Thurs
day nights game which the Rang
ers won in overtime, 11. But the
pain in his injured right ankle forced
him to hobble on a cane today and
only desperate necessity will force
Coach Frank Boucher to use him.
The Leafs will Re at fur strength
and Coach Connie Smythe Is PLAN
ming to start his veteran line in
place of the younger and faster, but
inexperienced players.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
OK PARRY GOES
TO PITTSBURGH;
DANOWSKI DONE
Kay Eakin, Arkansas
Triple Threat, on Giants
Draft List

New York, April 13.-(UP)-With
practically all opposition to his cleo
rion eliminated, Acting President
Carl Storck of the National Profess
sional Football league was expected
to return to Office by a unanimous
vote today as the 21st annual meet
in gof the football magnateS entered
its second sessino.
George Preston Marshal, owner Of
the Washington Redskins, who was
expected to assume the role Of chief
belligerent in reported attempt to
Gust Storck and present another
candidate, neither offered a new
candidate for the presidency nor
suggested Storck's removal.
Marshall left the closed meeting
for few moments to announce that
Gall was harmony amongst the
boys"
We've done more on the first day
Of this meeting than any I ever at
tended before. We are even lining
up a tentative schedule for 1941."
While he lad nothing but praise
for the rapid manner in which the
meeting so far had been conducted,
Marshall, when asked about the sew
eral reports that he had given
Storck the bird" said:
II think Storck is fine execu-
tive but can name a better one.
However, know of no available
candidate now and I think Storck
will be elected"
The portly Storck, has reigned
since the death of Joe Carr, nine
months ago. There may be one
hitch in Storck's seemingly smooth
road to the presidents chair. The
owners may offer him short term
which Storck would probably de-
cline.
Only one trade was carried
through, the Giants sending OK
Parry, 230-pound tackle to the
Pittsburg Steelers (nee Pirates) for
the draft rights to Kay Eakin, triple
threat halfback from Arkansas.
Eakins was preceded in the owners
choice on the draft list, by George
Cafego only, the country's outstand-
ing player lfast year. Eakins is ex-
pected to take the place of Ed Dam
owski, who has retired to a coaching
position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Crosby Baseball Squad
Faces Stiff Schedule
-NEA Telephoto

his sharp curve and the Blue coach
intends to use him to advantage as
spot pitcher.
Other likely prospects for the
mound staff include: Jack Kampner
who has only to control his fast one
to make good; Fred Staudt, curve
ball and control pitcher; Paul
Schweitzer, the only southpaw can
didate; Walt Jarvis; Lem Bowen;
and Art Fisher.
Several young catchers have also
been impressive. Billie Bender has
shown promise of graduating into
next years catching job, while
Whitley Como, a sophomore, and AL
Raimo and Alan Riefe, freshmen
are other behind the-bat can
didates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
(By FRANK KELIHER)

With two weeks of rigid battery
workouts in the gymnasium already
completed, baseball coach, j. o. P
Manherz, plans to begin regular out
side workouts for his Crosby High
school squad early next week in
preparation for the first game of the
season with Ansonia, two weeks
from today.
The tussle with the Copper City
nine will act as a forerunner to one
of the stiffest schedules a Crosby
nine has ever faced. Besides the
regular league schedule which con-
sists of a home and home series
with Ansonia, Torrington, Gilbert,
Wildly and Naugy, Coach Manherz
has slated four additional contests.
Two of these will be against the
newly formed Leavenworth aggrega-
ton, while contests with Watertown
high and Cheshire academy will
round out the Blue season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
In This Corner

New York, April 13-(UP)-A tip
on a Kentucky Derby horse travels
faster than humming bird hurry
ing for home. Three years ago the
public choice was Billionaire. He
finished goth and last to War Ad-
miral. wo years ago the smart
bows whispered the name OF Bull
Lea. He trailed in eighth place, l6
lengths behind Lawrin. Last year
the wise money was on Technlclan.
This bold buckle ended fifth behind
Johnsotwn.
Still it seems, the suckers never
learn. This year, a new hot thing
is riding the crest Of the winter
books. The name of this beauty Is
Midland, the Brenda Diana Duff
Frazier of 1910. In the short space
of a single month this one-horse-n-
cident has dropped from 100-l tc
4o-1 to ISL to 12-1-and still Is
sinking.
German Sire
The BOYS in the back room call
Midland an international incident
because he l. the closest thing the
turf can offer to parallel Rome
Berlin axis. He is the son OF Mic
D'Arezzo, an Italian stallion who
did most of his early racing in Ger
many. Mic D'Arezzo was helluva
horse. He won at six furlongs and
he won at mile and a half, car
rying up to 1873 pounds in doing it.
He won in Germany and he won In
Italy, and finally, by some sleight-
of hand which still is regarded as
skullduggery by the German gov
eminent, he was imported to the
United States by H. w. Ray OF
Hillsboro, Ore.
Since immigrating, Mic D'Arezzo
has produced several sons. All OF
them were ordinary until Midland
came up to the races and began tC
run. Run he did. In fact, to date
he has run faster than any Oregon
horse ever bred. But this fact alone
can hardly be considered as a true
qualification for the derby, the big
gest race in the country.
Midland is a solid third choice
for the derby. Although he lags
somewhat behind Bimelech and
Andy K, he is tied with Carrier
/ igean. In every bookie shop you
hear his name and in Southern
California he is hotter than the
forest fire which swept Santa Mon
lea. But what I would like to know
and, incidentally, what most of the
real turf experts want to know, i;
why Midland is getting this tire.
mendous backing.
Racing conservatives say thai
Mioland's eyes are too narrow fol
any really great horse. AS well, hi!
record e merely mediocre. The Or.
egon-bred has run II times to date
Although in 1889 he won three o.
his five trips to the post and never
VISA out of the money, this season
he has won but two of his six at
tempts. But, after his third star
of this year. he was purchased TO-
SIS, 900 ny Charles 8. Howard Of Sar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Pitching staff Promising

Coach Manherz has been paying
strict attention to the pitching can
didates for the past two weeks, in
an attempt to uncover some able
new corners to replace last years
hurlers Pat Malone, Jimmy Day and
Don Moffat. The only returning
member from the SO staff, Frank
Sugrue, appears to have the inside
line on the MOL / mound job and
the opening assignment against
Ansonia.
The most promising Of the new
Corners to date has been John Gold
son, the freshman boxer. Johnny
has an agreement with Coach Man
herr not to fight before June ], and
II he doesn't break the contract and
continues to burn the pellet in as
he has been doing, Goldson may
quite conceivably fireball his way
into the No. 2 mound slot.
Another hurler who will undoubt-
eddy see much service for Crosby on
the hill the next few months. Is
Herb Darling. Herbs chief forte Is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13

With last seasons inf1eld return
ing intact and Captain Joe Margolis
and Shorty Doyle back for catch
ing duty, those two departments
look all set. Johnny Nowacki at first,
Johnny Lynch at second, Dave
Holmes at third, anchored by hard
hitting Joe Harmon at short, give
Crosby an infield combination that
has steadiness as well as the I'M
estimable quality of unity, resulting
from their playing together last
spring.
The backstop staff, led by Captain
Margo1is and Doyle leaves nothing
to be desided. Joe is classy receiver
as well as a hard hitter. Doyle, also
fine catcher, gives Margolis a cap
able understudy. In addition, both
boys are well experienced and
should tend to steady the young
hurlers and lend balance to the
question-marked pitching corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
No Comeback Money
For Local Tracks
BY DAN PARKER

COMEBACK MONEY DetOr be
York race local suckers heard since
norton winner Almost Posvel System Nearly Beating
had his nfalbe system back the
booes with hot boss When
this money put the for the
dollar bettOr
comeback amounted to about $4,000 or more
enough anything looks like
dwnded about $1,000 day This is because the federal
Eansett the tracks where comeback st
That satisfied with their five
sSa Ry sre high order
track after one has lost his money
SEASON PASSES issued by Brooklyn Dodgers year
signify the clubs golden jubilee
ho dss sn 1n mo of So e @ has @
Of the identical shade Of MacPhas BABY blue eyes to p the
existence
item, but, aside from that, they're waste OF money.
the clubs boon az will start BOOM when they read
Dne to limited capacity this pass Cannot be honored On opening
Day Night Games and AS most n% s cant Sss
lending them to friends for weekday the pretty pieces
sr ss are p'"'' except up
Next rn ing an even % rs 1ad1
which will be retained the Dodgers office AS
added feature, they will be printed in invisible INK
AT THE SECOND STANLEY CUP payof game in Madison Square
old school behind
silence a spell
at bum, the
it. Alus crashing
sideboardS"
would and he would shut
another Being Sherlock
could
school venting his
squad of his unrelenting
until of the
what
Do with It, him now! He's just Gagged himself"
Murray trpped plunged headlong
the enemys net
Old Bowery
Thursday night the ahead
tba playo1s
hope the Bowery Boy listening
WANT TO BUY TICKET for the Ebbets Field2
available
uators have had their of what jeremiah Looney would call
for 5 Fans tried club headquarters the right left field
liked 1t looks like Brooklyn
with what
Day both morning afternoon will
KingF eatur Syndc tel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
.DEMARET, HOGAN
In GOODALL GOLF

New York, April 12-UP)-Jim-
my Demaret and Benny Hogan
leading money winners on the win
ter circuit, today accepted invita-
tons to play in the annual $4,000
Goodall round robin golf tourna-
ment.
The tournament, in which IS lead
ing professionals win compete, will
be held May 1919 at the Fresh
Meadow Country club, Flushing
N. Y.
Demaret, winner Of the masters
tournament at Augusta, leads the
money winners with $7,652 while
Hogan Is second with $6,538.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
CADETS CAPTURE
JUNIOR HOOP CROWN

Washington Parks Junior basket
ball championship went to the Ca
diets who won a 10 to is game from
the Prep Juniors last night, the
winners to be given trip to a New
York baseball game. In q prelim, the
Washington Hill Maids won a 20 to
10 game from the st. Joseph's Girls
Misses Delaney and Phelan scoring
10 points for the winners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
SKI RACE

Mount Washington, N. H., April
10. - CUP - More than 5000 ski
enthusiasts gathered at Tuckerman
Ravine today for the fourth annual
running Of the American Inferno
downhill race.
The skill Of so Of the nations best
skiers will be pitted against one OF
the longest and hardest courses In
the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Borough Bowling

Naugatuck, April 13.-The Whites
won three out Of four points from
the Reds in matches in the Odd Eel
lows Bowling league, rolled Thurs
day night at the Central alleys. The
Greens also took three out of four
from the Browns and the Blacks
won all four points from the Blues.
L. Buther had high single with
1923, Charles Price, ST., had high to-
tai, 343 and the Blacks won high
team single with a 433 score and
high team total with 1884.
The scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
FIGHT RESULTS
INV limited PreSsl

(By United PreSS)
Worcester, Mass. Howell King
ISL IL, Detroit, decisioned Irish
Johnny McHale, 149 IL, New York
(1O).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13
Silverio Leads
Bristol Sweeps
(Special To The Democrat)

Bristol, April 10. - Al Silverio of
Waterbury was the leader Of the one
sweepstakes at Bob Whites King Pin
alleys, with margin of two pins
separating his 77-81-73 from Red
Bassar Of Bristol who had 229
three game total. Frank Paoletti
226, Harry Leada, 225, were other
scores In competition for $50 guar
anteed prize and other prizes with
90 entries at press hour today.
The one ball Sleeps close Sunday
night with a one dollar entry fee,
a bowler to enter as many times as
he wishes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13

Dog racing clubs in Australia
have been ordered to contribute
part Of their profits TO charity.
Evening star., 1940-08-08
Fleet Of Japaness
Fishermen or Adsks
Alarms Residents
Declared Operating
At St. Lawrence Island,
United Stutes- Owned
By the Associated PRESS.

By the Associated Press. -
NOME, Alaska, Aug. ga Jap
anese fishing fleet operating within
sight OF United States owned st.
Lawrence Island was reported to-
day by John Cross, a fisherman
just returned from the island.
Cross said he saw one large boat
and several smaller craft, including
power launches.
He said both natives and whites
on the island we're alarmed by pres
ence OF the fleet, which they be-
lieved to be- whaling or sealing.
st. Lawrence Is the largest island
of the west coast Of Alaska. It
lies nearly 100 miles off Norton
Sound and Is much closer to the
Siberian mainland than to the rest
OF the United States territory. :
Known as the industrial center Of
Eskimo life, the island has only q
few whites, but large native pop
ulation. Many of the natives earn
incomes which would impress an
average New Yorker. Sale of white
and blue fox pelts and sealskins
provides the bulk of their money.
Unlike most Eskimos, those on st.
Lawrence live in frame houses, some
with overstuffed furniture. The
Eskimos seldom use the furniture,
but enjoy having it around. For
the same reason, they have bought
electric washing machines, although
no electricity is available.
Evening star., 1940-08-08

to him the statute covering black
mail, while Mr.. Shaffer was in the
latter's Office discussing payment.
He testified he received a check
in payment of the fee from Mr..
Whiteford and never had received
any money directly from r. c. A.
or from Mr.. O'Callaghan. >
When Mr.. Keller took the stand,
David Sarnoff, president of r. c. A.,
moved across the room, behind Sen
ator Tobey, to be able to face the
witness. Senator Tobey voiced
vigorous objection and Mr.. Sarnoff,
smiling, returned to his seat behind
the witness stand.
Mr.. Keller said he went to New
York in 1882, where he met MIR.
O'Callahan, who introduced him to
officials Of r. c. A., among whom
was a Mr.. McDonough. The latter,
Mr.. Keller testified, told him that If
the antitrust suit went to trial
it would cost millions of dollars and
that II r.. G.. "A. should be found
guilty National Broadcasting Co.
and the Radio Corporation of Amer
lea COMMUNICATIONS, q subsidiary
Of r. O., A., would hose all radio
licenses.
H tod el 3 xip IRON New Yegk
Evening star., 1940-08-08
Restaurant Not Responsible
For Stolen Coat, Court Rules

Restaurant proprietors in the Dis
trict who post signs in their estab-
lishments disclaiming responsibility
for the loss or theft Of patrons per-
sonal belongings If not properly
checked were held not liable for
civil damages by Municipal Court
Judge Nathan Cayton today.
In q written memorandum opinion
Judge Cayton found in favor of the
defendant, T. A. ODonnell, proprie-
tor of ODonnell's Sea Grill, 1909 E
street NV, in q suit filed in the
Small Claims Court of Carl A. Auer-
bach, q Government attorney, seek
ing = $3625 Judgment for q hat and
coat stolen, Mr.. Auerbach said, April
"a, 1910, while he was . patron in
the grill.
The plaintiff told Judge Cayton
that he and two friends dined at
ODonnell's and that he placed his
hat and coat on a wall hook about
Is feet away.
Testimony revealed that signs
disclaiming responsibility for loss or
theft of patrons clothing unless
checked with the cashier were prom
inently displayed in the room.
The plaintiff based his suit upon
the premise of bailment, contending
that when the clothing was depos-
tied on the hook a duty devolved