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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
HOGAN FAVORED
 AT PINEHURST

Pinehurst, N. C., March 18-(UP) Ben Hogan, defending champion and leading money winner for the past two years, ruled such a top- heavy favorite to repeat his l940 triumph in the $4.0OO North and South open Golf tournament which begins it 72-hole schedule today that he was ranked at even money in betting.
 The little Texan goes into this tournament with much the same record he held in l040. Then he had not won major event al- though he was one of the leading money winners. This year he has won only once the Miami.Bilts more four-ball. teamed with Gene Sarazen and has placed second seven times.
 Byron Nelson. P. O. A. champion, teamed with Hogan to defeat Law son Little and Dick Metz. { and 2. in an exhibition four-ball match played yesterday for the bene0t Of British war relief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18

The entries for the City Badmin- ton Tournament have come in well md ere being held open through today. Those entered in the Wo- mems matches are: Womens Singles, Glass c: Betty Bergin, Peg Wesson, Eleanor Guilbert and Doris Nelson. The women's doubles, Class c: Mar garet Fitzmaurice and Gladys Hub bell; Mrs. F. s. Hunt and Mrs. Fred PieirCnt; Kay VanRiper, and Betty Bergin; Mrs. Robert McNiclly, and Mrs. Walter Carlson; Marge Barber and Peg Wesson; Doris Nelson and partner.
 Women's singles, Beginners.-Jan- ice Foster, Gloria Kraus, Jane Ber- gin, Lena Caffrey. Mary Santoro, Jean Pellens, and Myrtle Doten Mixed doubles: MT. and Mrs. Eos. ter, Mir. and Mrs. Edwin s. Hunt, Jr., Mir. and Mrs. Ray Phaneuf; Marge Barber and partner: Peg Wesfon and partner; MT. and Mrs, Lawson VanRiper; Vonda Lukos.us and Caleb Gray; Bert Warnes and Betty Bergin; Doris Nelson and partner.
 Mems singles. Glass C-Caleb Gray, Walter selens, Walter Keith, 1tay TIttering,on, Donald Daly: Mems Doubles c Class: Walter ISieth and Charles Dickinson: Law ton VanRiper and Francis MulliRan; Ray Titter.ngton and Laura Moore
 Mems Doubles B Class: Bert Warnes and Joe Sullivan; Harold Wright and Frank Newberry; Clar- ence Balanda and Walter Selens John Monagan and Donald Post; Wally Trimble and Prank Danen; Edwin Hunt and Clyde Jennings; William Simpson and Ernest Dry scn: Fred MacLaren and Harold Hart.
 A Mems sintgleshrdlu Mems singles B ClaSS--John Mon- agan. Victor Galgot. Clarence Ba- lands, Herbert Pinter and Der; Warnes
 The prciiminarieS of the Women's doubles and Singles c Class and Be- ginners, and the mixed doubles will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
A Little Of This And That

Benrus their to the Industrial League bowling c, nponshiu last night margin Chase girls members of the league averaging iOo or better
 by Nellie Cone with l24 which wooo choppng in girls league Frankie Pau w prOO1oy Mountain he wants the b about due from the Park Department n- dustrlaI this In Waterbury accord.
 who met last night for general
 also keen interest In shop got
 continue usual Several local
 slick baseball which be the their minds between baseball Johnny COmpo and Bobby Ivy again plenty of fans since
 New by CompO in tight AL though Ivy . 2 to prehgh favorite
 Renaissance had walkaway the quarter.inas at the worlds championship play last night but there's real the Toledo White Huts which the RenS meet next Tuesday Tomaston American Legion baseball players meet tonight sentiment about in the circuit Annual meeting of the New Haven District board of basketball Colonial House Haden At least whistle will be The prize publicity the the about Steve Beo the md challenging organ Kangaroo sists he will U Mrielo bow-eggd last MISC Cousin Ralph the local John couldn't believe his he heard radio description of the assault Wonder what Mdns Ed Walsh baseball pitching fame based the ter thinks about the secret the barred delivery today when modern pitchers who throw the wknown "cuch"?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18

Industrial, M ere an tile
 Matches Tonite

Chase Meteal bowlers in the "home stretch" of the Industrial league with a two game lead over American Brass is figured to have some keen opposition tonight when 1t meets the fourth place Blake and Johnson array at the Matta- tuck alleys, while the Brassies have a chance to pick up a game or so with the Ingersoll team as op-, ponents, if Johnny O'Connor's out fit can hitt he wood in It's usual fashion.
 Blake and Johnson could upset Chase on best form, while Brass figures to be 2-l winner over Ingersoll, if not three game win- ner. Last week Buxton with 413 was high man, Fischetti hit 406 and aga had a 1892 single.
 Other games tonight show U. s. Chemical and Waterbury Tool paired; Lux Clock and Seth Thomas Clock; Waterbury Manufacturing and Oakville Pin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
WATERBURY A. (.
 CARD COMPLETED
Kovach, Sarko, Devens, and Hunt, Miller, Young
 to Meet Thursday

With the signing of Nell Miller, Maxie Katz, Rocky Devens and Tommy Hunt of New Haven, the Waterbury A. c. ooxing card for Thursday night has been com- pleted, the matchmakers endeavor. ing to secure Rex Johnson of Pitts field for a return so with Katz, since their last six rounder of a month ago created much interest because of 0 last-round comeback by Johnson, which many thought entitled him to draw that he didn't get.
 Irish Eddie Dolan and Billy Fur rone of thica, N. Y, are paired !n the main 30 of eight rounds, with Nell Miller of Wilkes-Barre sched- uled to mix with Frankie Young of New Haven and Rocky Devens of Town Plot to take on Tommy Hunt of New Haven In the opening four round tussle. Dula Kovach of Nau- gatuck and Mickey Sarko of Bridge port will mike In siX-round go
 Waterbury A. Q. matchrnakers are confident that Furrone will give Dolan "the fight of his life' based on the last bout the pair put on at Scranton where Dolan got a split decision and Fufrone immediately challenged for another bout which he did not get until now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
BY GEORGE KIRKsEY United Press Stan CorreSpondent)


 San Antonio, Tex, March 1s - (UP)-The St. Louis Browns are no longer a humpty- -dumpty ball club. They were the most improved team in the American league last season, climbing 24 games above their 1899 record. If they could improve that much in 194l, they'd challenge for the pennant.
 Considering their present pitch. ing plight, the Browns do not fig- ure to make any gestures at the pc nnant this season. The main goal of Manager Fred Haney Is to climb out of second division and deal Q k. 0. punch to old Kid Gloom who has bullied the Browns since they plunged into the lower regions in l930.
 Coming up from last to sixth place and increasing their percent age by .l56 points was quite 6 feat for the Browns last year. They beat the first division clubs in 42 games, dealing @ crushing blow to the Tanks and breaking even in a games with the second-place h. dians.
 On the Improve
 "Oyr club Is going to continue It's improvement" Haney says. "Our two rookie stars, Judnich and Swift, will be better with a year under their belts, and Berardino, who was shifted to shortstop last season, will be an improved player at his new post. We made more double plays than any club in the league last year and l think we'll show sec- ond-base combination second ot none this year. Our main worry centerS around the pitching staff. If we get some good pitching we certainly can challenge for first division berth"
 The Browns pitching ranks are thick with cast-offs and veterans trying comebacks. Haney was so successful with Eldon Auker, who was cut adrift by the Red Sox and won l6 games for the Browns last season, that he plucked of four more veterans last winter.
 Johnny Allen was bought from the Indians, George Caster from the Athletics and Fritz Ostermuel- Ter and Denny Galehouse from the Red Sox. Other veteran cast-ofYs already with the Browns include, Vernon Kennedy and Roxie Law son.
 If five of these veterans could duplicate their best pitching years in the majors, the Browns would be Q five-alarm fire. Muse over these figures:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
Boston, Lowell
 Boxers Winners OfA.A.U. HOnOrS

Boston, March i8-(UP)-Eight sturdy New England TyroS including four Boston boys and three Lowell youths had qualified today for the national amateur boxing champion ships at Boston Garden March 3l, April l--2.
 The octet, survivors of a series Of eliminations involving about 300 fighters, earned the right to repre- sent this section in the New Eng. land A. A. U. finals before more than 4,O00 fans last night.
 Appropriately enough, James Francis Mulligan, rangy Lowell southpaw, celebrated St. Patrick's day by turning in the best perform ance of the show in winning the middleweight title with a decision over Sal Cesario of Boston. Mulli- gan's showing gained him the new George V. Brown memorial trophy in @ poll of ringside newsmen.
 Standout
 The youthful Mulligan, who won the l47-pound championship last season, was impressive in his debut in the heavier class. He reached the final with a one.round knockout over Tommy Hill of Lowell after being hoored. In the final against Cesario, who had drawn a bye, Null ligan weathered his experienced op. ponent's heaviest punches and came on with Wild-Swinging surge to take the award.
 Boston victors were Heavyweight Charles Prendable, Light Heavy weight Tommy Sullivan, Bantam. weight Anthony Dedregorio, and Flyweight Anthony Peppi.
 Mulligan's conquering townsnen were Welterweight Dave Andrews and Lightweight Steve Bomal.
 The other division winner was Bantamweight Francis Leonard of Taunton.
 Surprise
 Biggest upset was the ne-round knockout scored by the veteran Prendable over Dave Horblitt of Boston, Massachusetts titlist, in the heavyweight final. A looping right to the left eye dropped Horblitt for the full count after 40 seconds of action.
 Sullivan scored a mild surprise by outslugging Lou Vivolo of Boston, state champion, in the light heavy. weight final.
 Peppi retained his ll2-pound crown with a decision over Joseph Herbert of Lowell. DeGregorio, the other Boston winner, knocked out Robert Logan of Westerly, R. l., in the first round.
 Featherweight Leonard claimed his title when Dominic palmariello of Boston defaulted because of a twisted ankle. Leonard ruled the il8.pound ranks last year.
 Andrews was forced to the limit to whip Willard Buckless of Saugus in the welterweight final. Light weight Bomal, an army private, de. cisioned Corp. Mert Hunt of Fort Edwards, Revere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
MEYERS MEETS EAGLES

Newton, Mass, March 18.-(UP) Denny Myers. newly-appointed football coach, was to outline his plans for keeping Boston College among the nations gridiron powers when he meets the football squad for the first time today.
 Myers expected spring practice to begin in about a week. The var- sity will drill three weeks. he said. and the freshmen will work out for a month. Myers will address the student body tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
Down The Drives
 With The Elks

Joe M,,lville's Reindeers clinched the flag In the National Loop by taking three games from John Col lins Automobilemen. Despite Bill Verriker's Painters, four game victory over Warren Cooke's Watchmakers, they were unable to gain any ground on Mike RosSrs Team who handed Jack Holian's Five Jays four-game beating.
 Joe Haipin's Haberdashers went right to town and handed Pete Pr!savage's Millwrishts @ three- game posting.
 Emil Mascolo's Beer Barons proved too strong for Chris Har- mons Hillies, taking three games for their share of the spells.
 Bill Stanton's Wrecking Crew sneaked into third place In the American League by taking three games from Jack Roberts Power- men.
 Herman Luxs Clockmakers rolled In championship form In their con- test with Dr. Leonard's Team, romp- ing off with three games for their efforts.
 Charlie Davino's Grew of pin busters experienced little difiiculty in taking three games from Jim Courtneys Butchers.
 Billy Cavanaugh'S Crew. handi- capped by the absence of Joe Kenny, were three-gamc victims of Tony Pepe's Toppiers.
 Joe Jariott's Debunkers were forc- ed to roll in top form to earn an even break with Connie Larson's Norsemen.
 Harry Cashin's Milkmen ran rought-shod over Pat Grlbb0n's Lumbermen, romplng off with three games.
 OFFICIAL LEAGUE STANDING
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
ThiSSpOrting
 World
spOr..men Fight For Fish Tomorrow
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

vvatsrharv men will be primarily responsible II all III ectt are lucky enough convince the state a' @
 Ss9 cainC appropriation for hsh nnerles m sae successful hearing of the b whicn was @ ~ Waterbury IS scheduo TOT D.
 in Room 2O Capitol Building at Hartford with every Indication that will be amed capacity wtn - aN cons of the president Of the Waerpury md Game Association prime mover in the formation o tne @ D
 lead arre delegation the appropriation whlch aso fine backinR of clubs in this state ana also e Connecticut Development Commission authorized state agency any nsherman be hand at the time amd Hartford bill good chance or aVorane pcS' the state assembly, when gets to the senate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
College Hoopmen at MISC. Tonight

New York, March ls-(UP)--The Intercollegiate basketball season comes to a climax in Madison Square Garden tonight when the first four of eight teams, whose total of l4l victories and l3 de. feats comprise the strongest entry in the history Of the event, begin competition in the fourth annual national invitation tournament.
 The opening doub.eheader sends Duquesne against Ohio university and City College of New York against Virginia. The first round will be completed tomorrow with Seton Hall playing Rhode I Island State and Long Island university engaging Westminster. Survivors meet in the semi-finals Saturday with the final scheduled for the fol- lowing Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18

It's too much to expect anything like that to happen, but If only three of the group hit on all cylin- ders, than the Browns are going to be really tough.
 Promising
 Other pitching possibilities are Emil Bildill!, the tricky little lfet- handler: Bob Harrs, who won Il games last season; John N!ggeling, q very tough hombre when his but terfly ball Is under control; Bill Trotter, John Whitehead and Jack Kramer, all trying to find their groove. In addition there are two Texas league rockies from San An. tonio-Bob Muncrief, who won 22 and lost 9, and Mauric Newlin, who won g and lost 8. Both look good.
 The Browns infield is set with George McQuinn at first, Don Heff. ner at second, Johnny Berardino at Short and Harlan Gift at third. Johnny Lucadello, just turned 2I and one of the years finest looking rockies, and Alan Strange will do utility infleld chores. Rip Rad- cliff, who was the American leagues fourth leading hitter with an aver age of .342, will play left. and Wal ter Judnich, rookie star of last season, center. Roy Cullenbine, Myril Hoag, Chet Laabs and Rob. erto Estalella, who hit .34l for Min neapolis, are computing for the right field berth.
 Bob Swift, who caught lS0 games for the Browns as @ rookie, will again be the No. l backstop. Only other receiver is Joe Grace, the con- verted outfielder who came to camp underweight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
Mercantile League


 Tonight's three-game test tells the tale of the 1940-4l championship of the Mercantile league which has about four weeks of action remain ing, as the Verriker Painters hook up in a three-game test with the Metropolitans, who are four games of the place and must put over a clean sweep to be somewhere near the top next week to have a chance for the title. Verrikers had Q seven game lead at one time which has been cut to four games and can lose all three tonight and still be one Up, but they canont afford that as Q photo-fi for the title might result
 Matzkin Furniture and Speedy Parcel: Brookside Dairy and Full ton Markets; Mohican Market and Brock. Hall Dairy are other matches carded tonight. Standing and rec ords to date follow:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
West Sides Drill
 For K of |. Game

Members of the West Side Speed- boys, at meeting last night in the YMCA agreed upon Ralph Santo- pietro as the official for the second game of their series with the K. of L. Club 44-38 winners over the Sid- CTS Sunday night at St. Joseph's hall in a game officiated by Henry Darlington. The teams meet again Wednesday night of this week at the "" court at o'clock.
 Tonight from 2 to p. m. the Siders will drill at the Barnard gym under Coach George McNamara.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
IVY VS. COMPO

Hartford, Conn. March l8.-(UP) Bobby Poison" Ivy, East Side lightweight, was matched today for a l0-round return bout with John ny Compo, New Haven. here next Tuesday night.
 Compo won 0 close decision over Ivy in a New Haven bout several weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18

this season when Jim m y Omcer's Married Men will endeavor to take the measure of the highly touted Single Men. The contest is sched- uled for 8 o'clock sharp with Rev, Joseph Donnelly, the chaplain of the club, ts ref cree.
 Realizing that the Married Men, under the direc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
NEW GREENSKEEPER

Suffield. Conn, March l8.-(UP) John Paskowitz. student at the Massachusetts State College school of Greens-keeping. has been ap- pointed professional greens-keeper at Sufi.eld Country club. 1t was an- nounced today. Paskowitz formerly was assistant pro at Roselle. N. J., country club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
BELL RESTS HURDMAN

Holyoke, Mass, March 18.--(UP) Jimmy Bell, 148, New Haven, Conn.,. Negro, scored a unanimous 15l, of Torontonfwy p decision ever Norman Hurdman 15l, of Toronto in a six round bout last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
City Badminton Tourney
 Entries Deadline Today

be played Thursday night. starting at 8:3o sharp. The prcliminaries of the Mems doubles andy singles, B and c class will be played Satur- day starting at o'clock sharp.
 Further entries may be left at the YMCA today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
HE SHOULD KNOW

With 8 sliding speed of eighty three miles an hour. Torger Tokle. sensational young jumper. believes a ski flight of better than 400 feet is possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
DISTINGUISHED TAIL

Whirlaway. promising Kentucky Derby candidate. stands i5.2 hands. about the size of Seabiscui., but he has one of the longest tails of any thoroughbred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
ST.THOMAS H. N.
 TITLE GAME ON
Married Men and Single Men Tangle Tonight at
 Webster Gym

A capacity crowd Is expected to be on hand this evening at the Web- ster school gym when the basketball championship of the St. Thomas Holy Name club will be settled for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
OLD TRACK TESTS

The Intercollegiate A.A.A.A. tro- phy Is the oldest in track competi- ton. having been put up in ie22 when championships were first
 formally recognized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
MONOPOLIzEs TITLE

Ossie Cowles has coached Dart. mouth basketball teams to four con- secutivc Eastern Intercollegiate League championships.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
PEERLESS PITCHERS

Carl Hubbell and Fred Fitzsim- mons are the only active National League pitchers who have 900 or more victories to their credit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
WANT GIANT RABBITS

American sportsmen are anxious to purchase some of the giant rab- bits found in the Province of On- tario for stocking purposes. {.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
BROWNS MAY BE SETFOR HOP TO
 FIRST DIVISION
St. Louis Club Strong in All But Pitching
 Department

Editors Note: Following Is the second of a series of articles ana lyzing the major league ball clubs in spring training)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18

Team high three games-Fulton Markets, 1876.
 Team high single game-Speedy Parcel, 698.
 Individual high three games Louis Piedmont, 430.
 Individual high single game Johnny Zigadto, I'll.
 First individual high average Jimmy Barber, 122.64.
 Second individual high average Louis Piedmont, l22.46.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
FIGHT RESULTS
(BY United Pressl

Holyoke, Mass.-Jimmy Bell, i48 New Haven, Conn.,, decisioned Nor man Hurdman, 15l, Toronto (0: Ruby Garcia, 129 1-2, Porto Rico, stopped Billy Marcus. 13O, Hart ford, Conn. t6); Jackie Parker, l45, Worcester. decisiloned Johnny Greene, 145, Pittsfield (D; Al Cas- tonguay, 146, Holyoke, drew with Jackie Reed. l50, New Haven (D; Popeye O'Coin. 145. Marlboro. de- cisioned Wildcat Grande l49 Ia Springfield (3); Meddy Reysome l5S. Springfield. outpoilnted Pat vendrillo. l48, Manchester, Conn, (0.
 Nsward. N J.-Al. Delaney. lS8, Buffalo. N. r., outpointed Wallace Cross. 2i0, East Orange. N. J. (e): Ben Williams. l34, Newark. drew with Buck 5treator, i45. Philadel- phia (8).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18

Score athalf timeetaoinshrdlu Score at half time: Waterbury 8, Holy Name 2. Referee: Damelio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
ZEPHYRs

Score at half time: Garnet s, 26, Bears 20. Referee: Lamberti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18
IIOLYNAME

score at haIf time: ZephyfS Wave i4.Referee: Lamberti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-18

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-03
.Hager Changes
Club Schedule

A new schedule for boys clubs
of the school centered community
recreation program was announced
Wednesday by Robert II. Hsger,
program director.
With the exception of spring va
cation week, April I to IL. the
weekly schedule will be: Jason Lee
club. Mondays. with Lewis Cruver
and Leslie Hoar. directors; Gault.
Mondays. with Gordon Tstum and
James Hopkins; Fern Hill. Tues
days, with Marion Felt and Trygve
Blk; Gray, Wednesday. with Felt
and Blk; McCarver, Wednesdays.
with William Allsrd and Hopkins;
Mason. Thursdays, with Mitchell
Angelel and Ellis johnson. and
Stewart, Mondays. with Seymour
Todd and Walter Streeter.
Club hours each evening will be
$50 to $50.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-03

With Miss Sotnern repeating
her familiar role as the stranded
wise cracking showgirl. Maisie
Xavier. who starts the story as
the "Headless Woman" in a car
nival sideshow. Ayres appears as
Bob Rawlston, wealthy young
inebriate who IL the cause Of
her losing her job. and who then
gives her employment as a maid
in his home TO make amends.
Maureen O'Sullivan is cast as
his sister. Abby Rawlston, who
makes Maisie her personal attend
ant. c. Aubrey Smith appears as
the butler, Walpole. who is con-
stantly shocked by Masses antics.
Edward Ashley is seen as Link
Phillips. Abby's fiance. and Joan
Perry as Diana Webley, the girl
he Tilted in order to marry the
Rawlston millions. Paul Cavanagh
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-03
Old Record Goes
I'm in Film Smoke
Jack Benny please notice

Jack Benny please notice.
Someone is going after your
Wanted cigar-smoking record.
And the person, of all persons,
Is womanl
With the checking-in of Helen
Wesley. veteran character &C
tress. on Columbia's Adam Had
Four Sons" recently, dozen
boxes of the choicest Havana
cigars also arrived. just a starter
for Miss Wesley in her latest
film role.
AS Cousin Philippa in the flint
zation Of the Charles Bonner novel
starring lngrid Bergman and
Warner Baxter at the Rislto the
alter. Miss Wesley smokes every
minute on the screen. She also
imhibes gin, but that. unlike the
cigars. is phony