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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
BY HARRY CRIMSON NEA Service Shorts Editor

Owners of 14 other major league clubs wish Ava Bradley and Wal ter Briggs had kept their mouths shut.
 The fabulous Bob Teller is worth whatever the Cleveland club is giv- ing him and then some. Old Bo-Bo NewSom is a work-horSe and whale of pitcher for Detroit, but an athlete asking more can be de- pended upon not to underestimate his worth.
 There are other stars. including pitchers, to be signed, and fatuous boasts that both young Teller and Newsome will collect more than 5000 give the brighter ones some thing to go by in the way of high ly satisfactory scale.
 Until Bradley and Briggs started the controversy in regard to who is the highest paid pitcher, Teller or Newsom, the owners song and dance to the disgruntled was to have been that expenses had to be curtailed because of unsettled con- ditions.
 The magnates' problem doesn't seem so serious when a couple of big shots plume themselves on their generosity to combatantS who rich ly deserve it.
 There is not 8 peep about play PTS who get the least money, which is precisely what the other owners would prefer that Bradley and Briggs popped off about
 Joe DiMaggio is not in the Yank- ee fold. and will start at $40,0O0.
 Schnozzle Lombardi asks Cincin- nati to restore the $6000 he was cut for the nap at the plate which brought the 1899 world series to a close. Eddie Joost wants more than a $2000 booS; for being the Reds regular shortstop. Joe Beggs tells Warren Giles that he is a relief worker and not on relief.
 Rip Rad.cliff insists the Browns pay him in proportion to .342 bat ting average.
 Even the Los Angeles recruits, the Lou-Lous- Novikoff and String CT - advise the Cubs that they do not care to get off on the wrong foot . either on the field or at the cashiers window.
 In returning his contract unsign- ed, whicl has become a habit with him, Harry Danning, the able catcher of the Giants, advises Ed die Brannick that he is leaving his Los angeles home for Miami, where the Polo Grounders train. He will be much obliged if the secretary makes housing arrangements for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
VIKINGS DEFEAT
 MARVELS AND SMOC

The Boys Club Vikings won d double header defeating the Marvels at the Boys Club surface and the s. M. O. c. (St. Mary Orthodox club at the North End Y Hut. The Vik- ings defeated the Marvels easily and then went to the North End and de- feated the highly-touted s. M. O. c. Jack Ernida and "Jeep" Coelhi starred for the winners in both games. The s. M. O. c. started fast, scoring 2 quick hoops only to have the Vikings come back with 2 hoops and a foul shot. The Vikings then broke loose and scored eight straight points before the s. M O. c. knew what happened. The Vikings now challenge the leading intermediate teams of the North End Y, Central Y, and Brooklyn Y. The Vikings have already defeated htree teams from the North End; the second place Hoboes, whose "Whitey Dug lecki set a scoring record and the Crusaders. For games call Boys Club and ask for member of the Vikings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
OPTION BASIS OF 'KICK' BY CLUB OWNERS
Commissioner A C { s. To Protect" Young Players
 New Helmet
BY PAUL SCHEFFELS United Press Staff Correspondent

New York, Feb. 5 -UP)- Evi- dence of distinct opposition to Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw M. Landis' latest ruling, affecting major minor league relations in- volving the option of players, ga- thered force on all sides today.
 Under the new restriction, an of- fcial secret" until the National league 1941 schedule meeting began yesterday, any player subject to baseball's draft who is purchased by a major league club from a mil nor league outfit cannot be optioned back to the minors unless waivers are obtained from all the other big league clubs.
 Formerly the major league sys- tenn, which Landis apparently seeks to abolish in the interests of young players, was to purchase rookie from the minors, inspect his play ing potentianties and if it was be- lieved the newcomer needed more seasoning, return him to the minors on option as many as three times.
 Will Not Gamble
 President Sam Breadon of the St. Louis Cardinals believed that the new rule would discourage heavy major league investments in eX- pensive minor league material, be- cause few big league clubs could afford to gamble $25 900 or so on a likely looking player, and if it was necessary to send him back to the minors, chance of losing the rookie to another big league club for the $7,500 Waiver price.
 Phil Rizzuto and Gerald Priddy Of the New York Yankees are a per- feet example. Eligible for the draft, they were bought by the Yankees from their Kansas City club. Their worth in the open market was es- tinlated at $110000 to $150O00. If the Yankees decided they were not ready for the majors and could not find places for them On their ros- ter, they could not farm the two players out without first obtaining waivers. The rush to pick up either rookie for $7,50O would defy des- cription.
 Aside from the uproar occasioned by the new ruling. the 154-game schedule was ratified and the Ma tional league vii; open its season Tuesday, April 15, when St. Louis invades Cincinnati, New York's Giants play at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh opens at Chicago and Boston goes to Philadelphia.
 Six clubs have scheduled seven night games each, namely Brook lyn, New York, Philadelphia, Pitts burgh, Cincinnati and St. Louis. Only Boston and Chicago have not installed lights but will play night games o nthe road.
 The All-Star game is scheduled for Detroit July 8 with one-day recess before and after the classic. Western clubs start their first swing through the east, April 29, while eastern teams head west for the first time May 13.
 Anti-"Bean-Balr'
 A new helmet, designed to mini- mize danger to batters from wild pitches, will be tried out during the spring but it was left optional whether it would be used in the regular season. The helmet weighs between three and five ounces, fits inside the baseball cap and is guar anteed to prevent skull fractures.
 The league informed the war oe- partment that its clubs would be ready to play exhibition games this year with military camp teams ad- jacent to home cities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
Sport QUESTIONS Answered

Have you a 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, ID. C., enclosing a Scent postage stamp for personal reply.
 o. In High-Low Poker, is hand containing the 2, 6, 4, and 2 of dif- ferent suits lower than one contain ing g, 5, 4, and 2 of different suits?
 A. Yes; these low hands are called "Runts", and the lowest poS- sible "Runt" is ', 5, 4, 3, and of different suits. "Runts" are decided by the same rule governing fiuShes. In cases of ties and tied hands di. vide their half of the pot.
 @. How old is Donald Budge, famous tennis star?
 A. He was born in Oakland, CaN- fornia, June 13, 1915.
 @. If a batted ball rolls slowly down the third base line, touches the base and rolls outside, is it foul2
 A. The hit is fair. A batted ball that touches either first base or htird base is called fair no matter where the ball may go afterward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
Daily Medical Exams for Jocks
 at Narragansett

Pawtucket, R. T., February 5. - (UP) = Acting earlier than in- tended because of the "untimely death of Earl Dew, leading rider of 1940," President James E. Dooley, announced today that Narragansett Park will require all jockeys to pass daily medical examinations.
 Most racing accidents are un- avoidable," he said 'but now and then a smash occurs that might have been averted by a little quicker thinking and action on the part of the riders. It is to prevent that one accident in 10 that I heartily en- dorse the plan to have all riders take a daily medical check-up."
 Judge Dooley said he had appoint ed a doctor who will formulate his own routine of examinations. Ex- aminations will be held at noon.
 The doctors only instruction, he said, will be to keep strict watch on all jockeys for weakened yhysi- cal condition brought about by ex- cessive os drastic reductions of weight in the belief that many accidents are caused by riders los- ing control of their mounts during a momentary spell of weakness"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
SENATORS GIVE MOUND CHANGE
 TO MACFAYDEN
Old Timer Joins Club of Nothing Ball"
 Pitchers
BY PAUL sCHEFFELs

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New York, Feb. 5.-CUP)-A new "softie"-Danny MacFayden is go- ing to try to edge into the select group of the American League nothing ball" pitchers headed by Dutch Leonard and Ted Lyons this season.
 The Veteran MacFayden is down in Florida conditioning himself with several daily rounds of golf until such time as the first contingent of Washington Senators arrives for spring training. Then bespectacled Danny will don his third American League uniform-he was with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees-and tried to float his "but- terf1y" ball past the junior league sluggers.
 On the face of it, MacFayden comeback seems to belong under the heading of dubious experiments. He already has seen IS years of service in the major leagues. Besides the three American League clubs, he's played with three National League outfits, going to Cincinnati, after etrms with the Red Sex and Yank- ees, then to Boston, to Pittsburgh and finally the Senators.
 Sluggers Turned Back
 Despite his age, he'll be 36 in June, there's much to be said for his type pitcher. His experience alone will be of inestimable help to a big league team with bunch of rookie moundsmen in camp. Then his type of "softie" delivery, easy, floating, dipsy -doodlers, has found much success against sluggers of the Rudy York, Joe DiMaggio and Jimmy Foxx brand.
 Owner Clark Griffith of the Sen- ators need go no further than his own outfit to find a particularly bright example in Dutch Leonard. Dutch" is another old-timer who found tough sledding in the Nation al League and f1oundered around for several years trying to find some- body to handle his difficult knuckler. He landed with Washington in 1888 and won 46 games in the next three years. He has been particular jinx to the heavy hitting Yankees.
 Other Notable Successes
 Lyons, the veteran of IS years with the Chicago White Sox is an- other stellar example. Lyons now confines his appearances to Sunday games, but he won 12 games last year and IA the year before. AL though nothing sensational, it's true, but remarkably efficient, for a pitcher who'll be Al years old in December and who currently en- ploys a pitching assortment of knuckleballs, knuckleballs and more knuckleballs.
 The list goes on impressively. There's Al Smith of Cleveland, no puzzle to National Leagures, but a 15-game winner with the Indians on nothing more than experience; Johnny Babich won IA games for the Philadelphia Athletics but was hammered from efnce to fence in the seniar circut while Lefty Grove, Jim Turner and Johnny Niggeling, all are getting by on not being able to whip the ball acrocc at top speed but putting it where they want it. MacFayden may do all right at that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
HARVARD SPORTS

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 5-CUP)- Ninety per cent of the students at Harvard participate in the college sports program, Dr. Arlie V. Book, hygiene department head, said to- day in his annual report.
 We need not worry about the youth of today becoming soft or un- it for whatever share they may have to take in the national de- fense program" he said. Except for the required freshman athletic program. the geat voluntary move- ment into sports of all kinds can be explained only oil the basis of an expression of biological need for ex- ercise together with the natural interests of young men In com. petition"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
HAWAI- QUITS B. U.

Boston. Feb. 5-(UP)-The reslg- nation Of Albert P. Kawal, assistant football coach and freshman bas- ketbali mentor, was accepted by Boston university officials today to enable him to become line coach at Michigan State college. Kawal. a Northwestern graduate who came here six years ago with Head Coach Pat Hanley, vii; report April 1 for spring football practice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
BARTOLO VS. SALAMONE

Boston, Feb. 5-(UP)-Sal Bartolo and George Salamone, Boston featherweight rivals, will meet in a 10-round bout at Boston Garden February 13, Promoter Rip Valenti announced today. Injuries twice previously have forced postpone ment of their meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
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Feller-Newsome Dough Debate Helps Holdouts $3O,OOO Boasts Give Them Something to Go By as
 Worried Owners Plead Unsettled Conditions

himself and the misSus and looks after the trunks, etc
 That's no way to get raise, even with all the talk of Teller and New som in the 30 G'S.
 Harry Danning no doubt will be expelled from the Ancient Order of Violent Holdouts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

High Single-Alexander, 142. High Three-Alexander, 374. High Cameo. Deeley, 585.
 High Team-C. Deeley, 1903.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
GNLLIVER OF HOCKEY

Ken Doraty, veteran hockey play CT, competed with Kitchener, Reg ina, Portland, Chicago, Toronto, Cleveland, Syracuse and Pittsburg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
FATHERS BARRED

The New Yohk State Boxing Con- mission has rule barring father from acting as second to his son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
FENCING SUPREMACY

The fencing team of Seton Hall College in New Jersey has won forty eight consecutive matches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
STIFF COMPETITION

The basketball teams of Notre Dame and Syracuse have engaged in overtime contests in three of their last four meetings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
IN CHARITY'S NAME

A total of $3l5OO0 has been raised by all-star baseball games in the United States during the past eight years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
TO TEST GOLF BALLS

A machine for testing the velocity of golf balls has been constructed for the U. S. Golf Association at 8 cost of $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

High single-Rock, 120 High three-Evon, 314 High five-Princeton, 479 High team-Notre Dame, 1877
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
STICKS TO KNICKERS

The veteran professional, Mac Donald Smith, is one of the few outstanding golfers who still play in knickerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05
First 1941 Games of National League

New York, Feb. 5UP)- Opening day schedules for the National League:
 APRIL Is Brooklyn at Philadelphia. New York at Brooklyn. Pittsburgh at Chicago. St. Louis at Cincinnati.
 APRIL IS Brooklyn at Boston. Philadelphia at New York. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh. Chicago at St. Louis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-05

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Evening star., 1941-04-23
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

PONTIAC 1889 4-doer trunk sedan, s645;
this year. The original jet-black nnish
o the tss s Ssy i Ess M driven u
mer owner; the upholstery Is as clean as
any new car: tires are practically new;
mileage 50 low you'd never believe it until
motor has been thoroughly checked and
really have e See ri. shis taiiy susrsnts.d
price. ''N '''-1 De'0 VIZ 'Aa' >''
End and SITS. NV. Metropolitan 040o.
PONTIAC 1889 de luxe 4-door trunk sedan.
$3.50: glossy original black finish glows like
new car: completely equipped with many
sstFas extra iSclYding dnaE,S MoterSla
erful s-cylinder motor has been carefully
reconoitioned BY our factory-trained ex-
perts so that It psrforms IKE the rss day
man who wishes an economical yet power
ful auf0m0'ilsi Mciksf-PoS4fzz;c. ssf + otSfaz;
22nd and n SIS: NV METROPOLITAN 04oo.
sedan: unmarried original black finish.
interior. factory actor o nstaied ee push button
radio and air-conditioning unit: 30-day
no-cost guarantee. Special at S795. Edw.
e fsoS ADAMS Co., s2@ Potomac ave. Sc FIR.
STUDEBAKER 1910 President 4-door Sc
dan: one look at this fine Trew Value guar
anteed car will convince you that 1t is an
exceptional value! Drive it for yourself
and. you'll be soldi Finished in q shiny
Jet black with spotless mohair upholstery.
1t is steal at S7S7: equipped with heater.
THE TREW MOTOR Co,
1925 14th st. NV. 14th and Pa Ave e.
STUDEBAKER 1895 Dictator 4-door trunk
sedan, S295; very clean, original glossy
black finish reflects the care given by its
one former owner, a prominent Washington
IuriSt, name on request. Tires like new.
Interior shows little or no wear. Our fac
tory-trained experts have carefully recon-
dltioned this earhto give many, many more
years of dependable service to the most
sure to see this outstanding buy todayI
It's priced low to sell fast
McKEE-PONTIAC.
22nd and N Sts. NV. Metropolitan 04OO.
STUDEBAKER 1888 4-door trunk sedan;
1900 actual miles: economical service;
Si99. MERSON g. THOMPSON, $3.50
WisconEin ave. WI. 51A5
Evening star., 1941-04-23
AUTOMOBILES For SALE

PLYMOUTH 1898 de luxe club coupe;. radio
sonditioned motor and excellent tires;
down payment and easy sdern.ee terms' LooAN sassI
MOTORS, 3640 14th St NV. HO. 4100.
PLYMOUTH 1888 2-door trunk sedan; black
nnisn; mohair INTERIOR. thoroughly recon-
sseltalo9ed. gu In tiptop running condition; $3.50;
s7so dHANpLEY MOTOR co. ...
FALMOUTH 1899 .4-door trunk sedan.
one scratch or nav OF any kind; here is
an outstanding one-owner car that any
man would be proud to own: it's economi-
very low mileage: the interior is spotless
and the tires are like new; skilled crafts
men have carefully reconditioned this car
anteed: don't miss this amazing buy See
McKEE-PoNrIAc
22nd and N SITS. NV Metropolitan O4Oo.
poNTIACs rrcn Alb, 1897 business eoupe: s-cylinder,
tires. radio and heater. Here surely is a
ss5 ssB ss5sass ias pfss S.jta i osa
Open S evenings. CLOSED % x Sundays. nS VA ''oo
PONTIAC 1899 de luxe 4-door touring Sc
S565:, terms and trade. ROYAL MOTOR
CO. Is Kennedy st. NV. RA. 7710.
PONTIAC "6''' 1941 4-door sedan: under
Eeat Sad heater dstrqstsr De luxe radio H.
for appoint. Box 491-Y Star
PONTIAC 1889 club coupe: attractive blue
0to1 nsn Is clean mohsir excellent
17oE EoXh issh I IS c9gNrHr wv Moa9Rs Mf' 5000.
heater beautiful appearance. fauitless per
formance: fully guaranteed; liberal trade.
,a- TRIANGLE MOTORS,
1401 r. I. Ave. NE. DE 6302.
PONTIAC 1910 TORPEDO sedan, radio, heat
er, white walled tires, seat covers and spot
light: driven only 10000 miles, one owner;
fa5 f45s' arrange terms Mrs Rath00ns' RA'
PONTIAC 1896 ,2-door sedan: black finish,
thorosghly checked in our shop. looks and
runs hne aPd MCKEE kf saK soNr1Ae 5ss buy $685.
5100 wisconsin Ave. EN- 1869.
PONTIAC. 1899 "6" de l. 2-door sedan;
original finish like new. motor quiet and
powerful. eauipped with radio and heater.
interior lmmsfaiias aekEE 6s ffl for only $685.
5l00 wisconsin Ave. EN- $3.50
PONTIAC. 1910 torpedo sedan: beautiful
beige finish. :adio. white-wall tires, under
seat heater: heater: low mileage: has had fine
~ MCKEE PONTIAC.
BOO Wisconsin Ave. EN-. $500.
PONTIAC 1889 de luxe 4-door trunk sedan,
$685.: original spotless Saratoga gray I'm
one former owner: equipped with radio and
other extras; the powerful motor has been
tuned to perfection. giving truly out
new-car condition: this outstanding car
has been thoroughly recon6itioned and is
fully guaranteed; an ideal family car that
def1es comparison at this below the market
price.
22nd and n SIS. NV. Metropolitan 0400.
Evening star., 1941-04-23

PLYMOUTH 1895 2-door trunk sedan.
S9Snc SS9pSsnce company sacrifice: unpaid balance,
ance 20 months. Marks StudebaSsrI os1I
Lee hWy. CHI. 1900 ~o1A
Evening star., 1941-04-23

ri,LYMOUTH 1889 de luxe 4-door sedan:
nshI iI Drown finish, Spotless interior, ex.
ceilent hosting-power engine. safe brakes.
0leah car throughout: low price, NOW S4e5.
51o0 wisconsin Ape ApoEIIAC1 .ooo
Evening star., 1941-04-23

FORD 1898 Tudor sedan: exceptionally
lent tires, smooth quiet motor: worth
much more than the low price of $3.50.
ARLlMGToN MOTOR co: NC; R9sslyn'
Evening star., 1941-04-23
AUTOMOBILES For SALE

sedan with Big trunk. finished in black:
upholstery. trim and finish in Al shape;
90-horsepower engine: has tust been
checked and car test driven By our chief
mechanic: Butler-bonded. At this special
price this Is q real buy; only $l7 down and
terms 90 suit you. LEE d. BUTLER, INC,
l121 21st st. NV. DI. 1918.
Evening star., 1941-04-23

hbhIi1MOUTH 1888 4-door trunk sedan; dark
pIue; heater: mechanically good ana S1ils
de luxe EQUIPPED: butler-bonded: only Sal
T9Tn GD ann r terms TO suit you LEE D. BUT
LIZ LI5iHIi INC 1884 Penna. ave Sc. AT,
Evening star., 1941-04-23
AUT0AoRlles gop GALE

sTUDEBAKER 1888 Commander de luxe
er, has had seat covers since the car was
new: modern styling. Butler-bonded; only
S447. LEE D. BUTLER INC. 1921 21Bt
st. NV. DI 1918
Evening star., 1941-04-23

FORD $40 de luxe Fordor beautiful ma
room finish. white Sidewan tires, radio and
heater; fully equipped with all de luxe
features and practically new throughout;
only S675. ARLINGTON MOTOR CO,
Rosslyn. Va, Just across Key Bridge. Oh.
Evening star., 1941-04-23
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

sTUDEBAKER 1886 Dictator cruising Sc
all-steel body. safety glass. hydraulic
brakes. draft-free ventilation, Butler
bonded: only 1857. LEE d. BUTLER,
INC. 1921 21st st. NV. DI. 1918
Evening star., 1941-04-23

finish. like new inside and out; priced at
only S559: trade and terms. LOGAN
MOTORS. 3540 18th ST. NV HO. 4lOO.
Evening star., 1941-04-23

FORD 1941 Tu6ors and Fordors;. company
offcial cars; $3.50 down. balance "A
months: new-car title, new-car guarantee.
LOGAN MOTORS, 354O 14th st. NV HO.
Evening star., 1941-04-23

PLYMOUTH 1899 de luxe 4-door sedan.
the former owner of this fine car had Il
checKed and fabricated regularity II
SHOWS the excellent care it has had and the
0eautlIul gun-metal finish hasn't a scratchI
@ Sdean interior. good tires and low mileage:
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03
Arab Baseball
Team to Compete.
In J.C. Tourney

Plans were completed Thursday
for the Ell Centre junior college base
ball team to compete IN the first
annual junior college baseball tour
nament at Azusa, California, Mon
day and Tuesday Oh next week, ac-
cording to Dean Glenn Kieffer.
The Arab baseballers, who drop
ped 1916 decision TO San Dimas
Junior collegians in their only ap-
pearance this season, will leave for
Azusa Monday morning. The Arabs
Monday afternoon opponent is San
Luis Obispo Junior college.
Sixteen teams are entered in the
tournament, according to Junior
College Coach Robert Stein.
Coincident with the announce
ment of the junior college partici-
patton in the tournament was the
release of the remainder of the sea-
son baseball schedule for the COL
legians, a schedule which was COM
pleted this week.
The Arabs travel TO San DimaS on
the 26th of this month, play Ocean
side junior college here on May
and play Oceanside at Oceanside
on May TO- The Arabs also meet
the 18th Cavalry in FL Centre stad-
ium on April II and II.