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Evening star., 1940-08-22
~ Msn'f OriS
II Mss's Orig.
S5.95 Leather
Upper Bags
'sai. naH' Of ar1it dI, $3.50

,as5. nsS' Of an1it dd1 $3.50
cowhide. Fine for weekend
and overnight trips.
l8 Mems Orig. S2.S5 Cowhide
Dressing Cases Sl.5S
2 Orig. SIS Rawhide Over
night Cases SIC
S Orig. $6.95 Split Cowhide
Overnight Cases --A.49
5 Orig. $40 Canvas Hat and
Shoe Cases 80
8 Mems Orig. $7.95 Canvas
Gases, 24-inch sizes $5.49
CThe Hesht Co., Luggage Shop,
Second Floor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Outdoor
Furniture
Orig. $l2.S5 Upholstered

: Orig. Sl2.s5 Upholstered
Spring Steel Chairs: green
cotton sailcloth fabric $6.99
1O-$24.95 and $2S.S5 Famous
Simmons" and New Eng.
land" Upholstered Gliders.
Some floor samples. Now
only --$14.SS
1l-Sl.50 Gibson Island
Chairs for real comfort; de-
livered all set up----69c
3-S39.95 5-Pc. Wrought
Iron Suites; 30-sq. in. table
with glass top, 4 chairs.
Only --------$1S.S9
Just -S4.95 3-Pc. Gibson
Island Suites; 2 chairs and
settee; smoothly sanded.
Now only--S2 S2.SS
+S5.95 Metal Tables;
round, 80 in.; for use with
umbrellas -----$2.9S
+S12.95 Sun Chaises on
wheels; Of water-repellent
upholstery; in green. Now
only y---.---$7.SS
fon,tdaor vA,rp{tuye
Fourth Floor, The Hecht co.,
Evening star., 1940-08-22
IS Originally 81 Royos
Crepe and Royos Salts
Gowns and Slips

OOWnS anu SHpS
Both lace trimmed and tai
lored styles. Camisole slips
included. Fitted styles.
Gowns are long and 81
full cut IL
6-Orig. SOC Rayon Panties;
blue only: small sizes 10c
z5-Orig. 69c Rayon Panties
and Boomers; small sizes;
tearoSe --29 29c
35-OriE. 81 Famous Brand
Rayon Panties and Vests;
need no ironing; wall-tai-
lored: wear and wear!- 49c
eOrig. 7sc Cotton Knit
Union Suits; size IS; open
crotch. closed leg 4sc
25-Orig. S1.1S to S1.3S Cot.
ton Gowns; daintily hand
embroidered pastek -7se
-Orig. 81 Cotton Pajamas;
2-pc. styles ----1.oo
z5-Orig. 81 Nationally Fa-
nous Rayon Costs; every
garment labeled! 81
10-Orig. 81 Nationally Fa-
nous Rayon Gowns; need no
ironing --$1.3S
7-Orig. So Laee-trimmed
Silk Gowns; long, fitted
styles, beautifully made.
$1.S9
Gingerie Dept. Main FlooD
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Maternity
Dresses

8 Orig. S7.S5 Printed Rayon
Bemberg Sheer Maternity
Dresses, small sizes 80
10 Orig. $3.50 Rayon Crepe
Maternity Skirts, sizes II to
10; navy only-- S2.S8
Maternity Dresses, Third Yloor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Seconds Of sc and De
Permanent
Finished Glazed
ChintZ
l4c yd.

Just 500 yards and In
cluded are floral all-over
patterns as we'll as floral
stripes. All fast to sun and
Tubing. The fabrics SO
inches wide, comes in plum.
blue, green, natural, brown.
Grand for slipoovers, dra-
peries, couch covers.
(Upholstery Fabrics, Sixth
Floor, The Hecht CO..
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Mems Hats

1S Mems Orig. $3.50 Felt
Hats. Sizes 6A to 71a--S1.00
IS Mems Orig. 2 to $3.50 Stiff
and Soft Straws- 81
43 Mems Orig. $1.25 and
$l.5o Caps $50
CThe Hecht Co.. Mems Hats
Second 1oor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
50 Originally S69S
and S7.e5 Womes's, Misses
RayOn Dresses

RayOn Dresses
Printed Rayon Chi1ons.
Eyelet Rayon Jerseys, Two.
Tone Rayon Jerseys, Rayon
Bembe-g s heers! Many
one and two-of-a-stylel
Broken sizes from II to
..e.s - in the $2.88
3 Orig. S7.s5 to S1o.s5 For
mails in printed cottons and
organdies; small sizes only.
Sass
50 Orig. $3.50 to S7.s5 Nov.
city Cotton Dresses; dotted
Swiss, French printed voile.
with lingerie trim; novelty
laces: coat styles included;
sizes IL to A $3.50
CThrift Dress Shop, Third Foor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Curtains

50 Originally 31.2S to S3.SS
Rufded and Tailored Cur
tains, some samples and
slightly soiled; l and 2 prs.
Of . kind. Now only--69c
Just Z S3.SS to $5.SS Vene-
tian Blinds; / in each Of
these sizes: 34x64, 43x60 ms;
2 each Of these sizes: 30x64
and 36x56 ins. Now ---$l.98
8 Prs. S12.sS Damask Dra-
peries, two-toned, rayon and
cotton. 234 yds. long. Fully
(Curtains, Sixth Floor,
The Hecht CO.,
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Better Summer
Dresses

0CCteF sumner
Dresses
20 Orig. $1o.s5 to Sl6.s5
Rayon Sheer and Rayon
Crepe Dresses; street and
evening styles; broken sizes
and colors- $500
10 Misses, Women's $l6.95
70 $22.S5 Dresses; broken col.
ors, broken sizes, In street
and evening dresses
(Better Dress Shop, Third Hoor.)
~ Originally S229S
ss4 $500 Block ssd Nary
Dress Coats
Just right for cool evenings
now and for early flll wearl
All.wool twills and erepes.
Boxy and fitted styles: sizes
for sn, n,,... MISE, $l2.88
. Orig. S7.SS and Slo.S5
Women's Dark Sheer Sum-
mef Coats; sheer woods and
rayons; sizes 80 to a. S4.SS
IOrig. S7.95 and $10.95
Misses Wool Teppers; white
and pastels; sizes IL to
10 Orig. S1o.ss and S22.s5
Better Summer Suits; every
one in stock reducedl
Whites, pasteb and prints:
sises IL to 20. 80 to a. $3.50
Orig. Sls.S5 Knit Back Tweed
Boz Coats In grey; size
SSh -----------------$7.SS
Osttee cest mon. Third Eeor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22

Closeoat!
IS Originally $3.50 to $3.50
Summer
BlOuSeS
Women's and misses dressy
and tailored styles. Mostly
white. You'll want an arm
full. full at this $l.S9
50 Orig. S1.95 Blouses. Sum-
mer organdies and sheer ba-
tistes to soften your fall suit.
Sizes 80 to 40- H.19
800 Yds. Original Soc Yd.
Voiling. Pretty sum mer
shades --10c yd.
50 Orig. Soc White Pique
Flowers lOc
200 Orig. 81 Fishnet Tur-
bans; red, white, blue $50
(Neckwear. Main roorD
Evening star., 1940-08-22
PAJAMAS
u os , = I cloth. sss Sl.OO

and woven madrases in
notch collar and MILDLY slip
over styles. Pants with elas-
tic sides or drawstring waist.
band. Sizes A to D.
(The Hecht Co. MANS Store.
Main Floor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
100 Ness Former
S29S Pre-Shrxsk
Wash Stacks

Guaranteed not to shrink
below indicated size. Stripes
and plain shades in tan,
brown, blue and green.
Some with matching belts
and Talon closures. Sizes
aa' 81, 's' " S1.00
and a. AoOV
CThe Hecht Co..
Mems Sport Shop, Main Floor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
IS Originally S2
Leather
Handbags

Variety OF styles-top 81
h Z n dies, underarm IL
models. Soft capeskins, liz
ard and ostrich grain leath-
ers! Dull feathers. gay pat
ents. Plain and tufted!
Nicely lined. Large and
roomy or medium sizes.
50-Orig. 81 Sim u I ated
Leather and Fabric Hand
bags; variety Of smart
styles S--------------oS oSc
25-Orig. 50 Fabric Bags,
bead trimmed. White, brown.
Top handles and underarm
styles --&2 81
175-Orig. 81 White Leather
Handbags in smart top han
die or underarm styles: soft
capeskins and smart rough
feathers -----S1.29
(HandbaEs, Main Foor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Just 20 Originally SS.95 to
Substitution Misses
DRESSES
$2.09

Daytime dress es- rayon
sharkskins, rayon crepes in
white or pastels! Evening
'dresses-cotton fabrics! Eve.
ming wraps-Quilted rayon
taffeta. Broken sizes 8 to II.
1s-Orig. $7.9Y TO $l0.SS
Junior Misses S u m m er
Dresses; cottons, rayon
jerseys, printed rayons;
spectator sports frocks;
white, pastels, black; sizes
8 to Is --- $4.99
6-Orig. $l2.95 to s1s.s5
Junior Misses ne-of-a-kind
Evening Dresses; white, pas
tells, prints; rayon nets,
sharkskins and jerseys; sizes
8 to IS ---------$6.sS
4-Orig. S1S.s5 Junior
Misses Sports and Dress
Goats; sparkling plaids and
plain colors; sizes . to
is 5-$9.SO
2o-Orig. S22.sS TO $2s.s5
Junior Misses Spring Goats;
fitted and boxy styles; black
and navy; twilk and crepes;
sizes 8 to 17---$13.S8
(Young washingtonian Shop,
Third Tloor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22

Originally Sse ssa 7sc
Filet and
Crochet Hand.
made Gloves
Dainty patterns in white and
black; small and 10@
medium sizes AoO
Sc Pairs 5Sc and 81 Rayon
Fabric Gloves. Broken as.
sortment - 29c
a Pairs 81 Rayon Summer
Gloves; mesh and lace pas
tells In broken sizes 3 prs. 81
8 Pairs S1.35 4-Button
Doeskin (Processed Lamb
Gloves; all in natural; sizes
6 and 6A-- 5Sc
(GloyeS. Main Foor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Children's
Shoes

100 Prs. Orig. $2.1S to $3.50
Flexies and Fit-Rite San
dals. Leather soled, white
or brown elk; broken sizes.
Si2 to 3. Only y----$l.7S
100 Prs. $1.95 Kedettes for
jr. misses; washable uppers,
crepe rubber soles; broken
sizes. 1 to 8. Now S9c
80 Prs. SI.6S Girls White
Straps; center buckle or T
straps; broken sizes sl2 to
3. Now 81
(Children's Shoes, Second Floor.
The Hecht co..
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Snort and Dress
Shoes

All whites, tan-and. whites
and plain tans. The tans
are fine for fall and winter
wear. Broken
sizes, size, in the sl.99
27 Prs. Mems Orig. $500
Wedgie Crepe Sole Sport
Shoes. Tan or whites in
broken sizes
80 Prs. Mems Orig. Sass
Leather House Slippers.
Leather uppers, leather soles
and rubber heels. Broken
20 Prs. Mems Orig. $3.50
California Casual Monk
Type Wedgie Sport Shoes.
A good range Of sizes $4.48
(The Hecht Co.. MANS Store.
Main Floor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
7l6 Originally 7Se
EatOn'S
Boxed Paper

<8 sheets of handsome writ
ing paper with envelopes
to match, smartly O0@
boxed $OC
6A9c Bridge Table Covers
with drop sides 10c
1871 Cranes Note Paper in
smart colorS- 25c
3-$1 Scrap Books to treas
ure clippings, mementos, 29c
2 Travel Diary Books ---2Sc
ISL Work Organizers $50
(etationery. Main Floor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22

Az AkehF >AAAy
Maternity Dresses. Third Eoor)
Millinery
So Orig. S3.s5 10 S5.SS Sum-
mer Hats. Fabrics and
straws; larger and medium
brims; turbans. too; white
and q few dark colors- Soc
MILLINERY. Third Floor.)
200 Originally S2.99 ard
5399 Misses, Womess
Novelty Cotton
Dresses
Dark sheer voiles, white eye
let piques, novelty stripes!
Plenty of wanted coat styles!
Sizes II to A. Not every
style In every size-so make
early selec- 81 60
tions. Each AoVO
or 2 for s.
2S-Orig. $1.lS to 81 Printed
Cotton Home Frocks and
Hooverettes; some rayon
sharkskin Slightly soiled)
dresses included in small
sizes -59c e., or 2 for 81
20-Orig. 81 TO S3.9S Day.
time Dresses; rayon sheers.
rayon prints and rayon
spuns. Mostly large sizes. 81
$3.50 Daytime Dresses;
rayon sheer crepes and
printed Bemberg rayons;
broken sizes for misses and
women - S1.S8
(Thrift Dress Shop, Third TooY.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
THE HEIGHT CO. FRIDAY BARGAINS

MAIL, PHONE OR C. 0. ID. ORDERS
81 Mems Originally $l6.5O and
$1,000 Summer Suits
Lieh.x:oh', cool 1'oDiso' v0,s'.d and mohoi-- SUA
ond-cottons thot may be Ioundered dry -
e;eoned Single and double breosteds. ~
ResuIars l-34, 3-37, l-3s, 1-42, 5-4e, LAB
Shorts l-5e. 5-57. 5-5s, 2-5e, 2-44.
Longs 2-36. 2-37, l-38, 2-39
steuts l-37, 2-4o. 2-42, 5-44, ll-4e.
Long Stouts AZ, 2-44, 1-46, 48, 4-5O.
IS Mems $3.50 White Mohoir- r-ond- Cotton Suits.
Moy be Ioundered d-eIeoned Regulars i-44; Shorts
1ss, ~: stouts s-s9' s14o. IA. s.. .RE
800 Mems Originally $40 and S22.5O
Sheldon Tropical Worsted Suits
Solid shodes and stripines in ton grey
blue, teo blue and brown. Single ond
double breasted drope and conventional A .
models. All sizes for reoulo shorts "A
longs, stouts, short souts, long stous LIZ
Evening star., 1940-08-22
HOusecOats

10-Orig. $500 Rayon Crepe
Housecoats, zippered style
with short sleeves; some
with hoods
2-Orig. $10.99 Rayon Tai.
feta and Rayon Satin House.
coats; Mppered; sizes IA and
10 $o.00
(Housecoats, Third Foor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
SI.O()

So Prs. Mess Oris.
Sf.+S asd S5.S5
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NATIONAL 5l00
$50 Originally 81
asd y
JeWelry
59c

Simulated Gold Neck.
laces, Bracelets. Pins,
Clips. Brave new &C.
cents for Fall dresses
and hats! Have them
in twos and threes!
100 Pieces Orig. 59c
and 81 White, Black
and-White and Pastel
Jewelry -----2 CSC
Costume Jewelry.
Main Floor.)
Evening star., 1940-08-22

igisaUy sc Ca,foi
LIS RaIIx
Evening star., 1940-08-22

400 Mes's Former SI.39,
SI.6S and S1.M
Evening star., 1940-08-22

8 MEMS orig. SIS Tweed Sport coots--s5
Regulars 5-3e; Shorts 2-5e. 5-57
81 Young Mems SIS Tweed Suits
Just the suit for going back to school. e. -
Light and medium shodes in tons, ereys -
and browns. eD
Regulars 5-35, e-37, 7-3s, $50, TAO, IA, l-4e
Short. 3-35. 5e, 3-57. 3-3s, 2-3e, 1-4o
Longs 3-35, l-3s, 1-44
CThe Hecht Store Second Foor)
Evening star., 1940-08-22
Millinery
63 Orix, S3.95 To S5.SS Sum-

200 Originally S2.9s and
S399 Misses, WomeSs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-08
STATE

If you intend to see the excellent show currently at the air condition ed Warner Bros. State theater you'll have to hurry as performances to- morrow evening positively conclude its engagement.
 Headlining the bill is Thorne Smiths hilarious "Turnabout" with Adolph Menjou, Carloe Landis, John Hubbard and great cast oi favorites. On the same program is "The Island of Doomed Men" with Peter Lorre, Rochelle Hudson and Robert Wilcox. If you haven't seen this show to date, plan to do so this evening; you'll enjoy every minute of 1t.
 And then starting Wednesday the State will usher in another double hit program with the long awaited My Love Came Back" as the fea- ture attraction.
 The star-studded cast is headed by lovely Olivia de Havilland and Jeffrey Lynn. In support of the stars are such top-notchers as Charles Winninger, Jane Wyman and Eddie Albert.
 It is said to be one of the out standing candidates for the 194O Academy Award and is definitely a must" for every man, woman and child. So make that important date now to attend the State Wednesday when this great picture opens its four day engagement.
 A sensational thrill packed story of a million dollar man hunt will further entertain audiences when "A Fugitive From Justice flashes across the screen as the second big hit. Roger Pryor. Lucille Fairbanks, a new conner to the screen, Eddie Foy, Jr.. and host of other fayorites comprise the brilliant cast.
 Bette Davis and Charles Boyer in "Au This And Heaven Too" will come to the screen at the State very soon. Through the efforts of Miss Julia Smith, manager. a special pre- release engagement has been secured rom the producers. Local theater- goers will be among the first in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-08
POLI's

Wednesday night, at g p. m. the Loew Pon Theater with the CO., operation of the Wilko Knitting Mills of South Main St., will hold on its stage perfect form and bathing beauty contest to select Miss Waterbury of 194o" from a bevy of the city's loveliest girls.
 With the bathing beauty contest, there will also be Uproar Hour, the sensational fun game of the age. It's all for fun and fun for all.
 Opening at Loew's Pon on We'd nesday is the comedy drama hit of the year, goth Century Fox's de- lghtful Sailors Lady" featuring Nancy Kelly, Jon Hall, Joan Davis, Skipper" and Dana Andrews at the head of an outstanding cast of fav- orites. The second big hit is Wagons Westward" roaring action-packed drama of the old West and the brave men who blazed its trails. Heading an all-star cast are Chester Morris, Anita Louise, Buck Jones and Ona Munson, Belle Waiting of Gone With The Wind"
 Attractions coming to a close at Loew's Poli tomorrow night include "The Mortal Storm" co-starring Margaret Sullivan and James Ste- wart, and on the same bill Pop AL ways Pays" hilarious comedy with Leon Errol. If you haven't already seen this splendid double bill do so before the concluding performance tomorrow evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-08
FREE BASEBALL
 SCHOOL CLICKS
 WITH 200 KIDS
Jack Barry and Albert Rio- pei Conduct Another
 Session Tomorrow

The Atlantic Baseball school, which Is conducted at Hamilton park every Tuesday by Jack Barry, Holy Cross college baseball coach and former big league star, and Albert Hop" Riopel, Holy Cross college freshman coach of baseball and football, was attended by more than 200 boys last week.
 Waterbury turned out the greater number of aspiring diamond per- formers, but many ambitious young sters from Bristol, Watertown, and Meriden were among those who en- rolled last week and who expect to attend the remaining sessions in the courses which are open to any and all boys between the ages of Il and 19.
 Of to slow start the previous week the school really clicked" last Tuesday and even recruits are ex- pected tomorrow morning when Barry and Riopel send the boys through their paces.
 Two divisions have been created among the coming" diamond stars. One is for juniors, the other seniors or boys of high school age.
 The morning session, which be- gins at 9:30 and ends at 12 noon, is devoted primarily to instructions with Coaches Barry and Riopel out lining fundamentals and working up to the finer points of inside" base ball as played by professionals. In the afternoon Q:30 to 8 ac- tual diamond practice is held. Barry works with il1fielders and outfleld- CTS. Mounted on a tower seat he corrects faults and instructs or proper methods of playing positions At the same time Riopel is hand ling a group of pitchers and catch- CTS, showing them proper methods of delivery and control.
 Waterbury's series will run until August 13, At the conclusion a squad of twenty ''hopefuls" will be chosen to compete with similar groups from Springfield, Mass, Bridgeport New Haven, and Hartford, for the New England championship. The winner of this series will go to Washington, D. C., to meet other intersection champions for the na- tional championship.
 Several park supervisors are CO., operating with the Atlantic coaches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-08


 Duffy has been going great guns in the pro ranks since graduating from the Augustinian College. Upon completing his college career he en- tered the United States Oiympics and went to the finals before being He will be 8 slight fa- vorite to punch out win over the Brass City Negro. It will be the opening bout on the card Q and is docketed for four rounds.
 Sal Ready for Hatcher.
 Kid Sal of Meriden meets Jimmy Kid" Hatcher of Florida, now Waterburian, in one of the six round supporting numbers. Sal en- joyed quite workout with Petey Scal0o, featherweight champion, in Hartford Saturday and looked very impressive. He is expected to be a favorite to whip the Florida Span iard.
 Dick Very Confident.
 Dick Turcotte Is quite confident that his eight round bout. with Ernie Cat" Robinson will not go the limit in the feature offering. The South End southpaw has been working out diligently every day since his last fight with Norman Hurdman and claims he is in bet ter shape than ever before. Robin- son is the same lad who gave Ed- die Dolan plenty of trouble before the local southpaw decisioned him in the same ring last month.
 Two Other Bouts.
 Tommy Ciarlo, pride of the North End, is scheduled in a six with Joey Polowitzer, Windsor Locks slugger. In another six which is expected to be replica of their sensational draw of two weeks ago, Dula Kovach of Naugatuck will box Max Minnich of New York, former A. A. U. champ. These two lads stole the show on the last card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-08
STRAND

Edward G. Robinson in Brother Orchid" with Ann Sothern and Humphrey Bogart in featured roles; also Carole Lombard, Brian Aherne and Anne Shirley in Vigil in the Night" are the two splendid attrac- tons to be enjoyed for the last times tomorrow evening at the popular Warner Bros. Strand the- ater.
 Headlining the new show opening at the Strand on Wednesday is "Lil- Han Russell, adjudged one of the greatest pictures of all time, with Alice Faye in the title role and fea- turing Don Ameche, Henry Fonda and a host of other favorites.
 Lillian Russell, as everyone knows, was the most colorful of all pre- sonalities of the most fabulous era America ever knew, for she lived a very vivid life, and this picture has been spun about her life and her loves.
 Strand patrons will be fascinated from beginning to end by this great picture. It reviews many of the popular song hits of the Russell era, including After the Ball is Over" 1" Rose. You Are My Posie," My Evening Star" and "The Band Played On".
 Don Ameche and Henry Fonda are excellent in the romantic leads op- posite Miss Faye and others of the cast including Edward Arnold, War ren William, Leo Carillo, Dorothy Peterson, Lynn Bari and Ernest Truex
 As the co-feature the management will present "Flight Angels" with Virginia Bruce. Dennis Morgan and Wayne Morris.
 Make the Strand a pleasant habit, and see all your favorite stars in all the big hit pictures which play at that theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-08
SULLIVAN, CRONAN
 PALS STANDOUTS
Public Parks Champions Continue Streak Defeat-
 ing Sacraments, 4 to 3

The North End Pals, first round winners of the Public Parks league and defending champions, opened the second round of play at Fulton Park yesterday afternoon with q 4-3 win over Blessed Sacraments. Sparked by Harp" Sullivan's four hitter and the brilliant catch of Joe Kalosky's long drive by Ozzie Cro- nan which would have cleared the fence for a home run, the Pals chalked another win over the Sacs and have yet to lose to them in Public Parks meetings.
 The Aviglianese ninth inning ral- ly which netted four runs was enough to register 6-5 victory at the expense of the North End Rob- ins. The Avigs trailed 5-2 going into the last of the ninth, but need- ed only two-thirds of the inning to score their margin of victory.
 A six-run splurge in the first inn ing by the Mohawk Indies was enough to conquer the Pond Aces. They added four more runs to widen the margin as the Aces scored their five runs. The final score was i0-5. Al Monti collected three hits in four trips to the plate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-08

stealer is no more than that given him by the pitcher.
 Most pitchers who are wild give up too easily. Bob Grove con- quered wildness by hours of prac- tice.
 A pitcher might as well use the fast ball while he has one.
 Lefty Grove was too fast to curve the ball effectively in his earlier years. The ball didn't have time to take much spin.
 The swiftest lose speed as they grow older, or are physically unable to pump pitch after pitch across the plate.
 When the.' are not SO fast they can really break of a curve, and their fast ball looks swifter than 1t is because of it's speedier than the remainder of their assortment.
 A pitcher has time enough to get smarter after he loses some of his speed, but that doesn't mean it doesn't pay him to be intelligent from the start. NEXT: The catcher is the quarterback.