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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
ThiSSbOrting
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Return of Splitter" Would Help Pitchers
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Herewith is an interesting yarn illegal spitban or moist dehcaey discussed by one or the many but virtually unknown members o pig league % T S o help generally given credit Tor Ever near ol Prank Shelnback? become sandou major league pitcher the soa and then mat o delivery the big show Frank Is now coac TOT Boston Red SoX
 However he hopes the splitter for the following 
 Declaring the of pbal would make pitching m effective and would do away to extent with Coach Frank shenoack or the sm for of the greatest opponents or 'he O ' today the delivery to egaized status
 Pitchers Indians John Rigney of of the Red SOx endowed with great medium of the splitter declared Shenn back Right they they fire that fast ball untOuhabe but other days when they lack their usual fire, they have difficulties.
 slenback one greatest Pacific Coast League for than 20 for five seasons was one big league ban pitchers with he had made fine showing With the Chago Shelly unable to return to the majors De- the sba However there against spie Pacific Coast League and Shelly put in II the coast with his hook
 "A lot of pitchers fwristed Shelly declared the wrist action break off good jug the wrist action called for in the throwing effectiveness fast ball pitchers would be increased hundred fold by the legazatn of the delivery
 Shelly regarded many the oustand ing pitching baseball detect pitchers ability his place in the first base coaching time few have been able to his like
 Probably NewsOm the Shelly allowed spie he would be well night unbeatable"
 What Bobby FeIer?" Frank asked.
 That kid doesn't a spier,' replied the Red ball along with his speed ball and the splitter would be only more instrument of devastation for him."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
Odds and Ends

Shea, of College of Smith to Point will the POut Memorial Saturday night because donated of blood friend OOtballers Alex Lukachick, blOOd the front for the friend what would swell belonging father Bill Shea for the boy knew the operation would the which he wanted New Haven should together The
  Harding slight favOrte Personally think KOgOn about seldom fights bouts alike. Eddie Dolan sell out Buckingham Hall Thursday advance ticket S. o. sign il a suret thing fight figures a hummer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
ENKCORS DEFEAT
 BLACKHAWKS, ROBINS

The Boys Club Enkcors beat the strong North End Blackhawks Fri day night at the club surface, 29-19. The Enkcors were leading at the half by a score of 16-O. The End- CTS came back strong in the sec- ond half, but not strong enough to win. Coelko and Lombardi starred for the winners with 19 points be- tween them. De Caolie was high scorer for the losers with II points.
 Saturday night in a league en- counter the Enkcors won their game in two nights by downing the South End Robins 25-7. Behr and Assenza stood out for the win ners, Behr making 10 points, As- senza 2 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
TERRYVILLE SPORT
 NIGHT FOR FUND

Teryville, January q. = Three attractive basketball games have been arranged for the Sports Night" program in St. Casimir s Hall Thursday night for the In- fantile Paralysis Fund.
 The opening contest at ' o'clock will feature the PIMA meeting at the ThomaSton House with the second contest to bring together the popu- lar Independents and Stag A. C. while the main contest will feature St. Casimir's and South Ends, meet ing in a contest that promises to be as interesting as those of past years.
 Dancing will follow with music furnished by a well known orches- tra
 Tickets are being distributed through various organizations of the town. The hall has been do- hated by St. Casimir's Society and the three officials. Joseph Jablo- noWski, Walter Zalaski and William Pasternack have donated their serv- ices. Members of the Young Men S basketball team, seventh team in the town league which is sponsoring ng games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
Classy Two Mile Race Saturday


 Boston, Jan. 21-CUP)-The entry of Don Lash, Indiana state trooper attempting to regain command of the two-mile division, completed to- day the field in the Leo Larrivee special for the Knights of Colum- bus track meet at Boston Garden Saturday night.
 Lash's principal opponent will be Greg Rice, chunky Notre Dame graduate who ruled the indoor cir cult last season and continued his domination in the recent Veterans of Foreign Wars meet here. Others in the field of seven will be Tommy Deckard, Forrest Flaw. Ralph Schwartzkopf, Joe McCluskey and George De George.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
MIDDLEBURY ICEMEN
 TOP TORRINGTON

Middlebury ice hockey team was a convincing to winner over the Torrington Redwings last night in a state league hockey match at Tor rington, the Middlebury men scor- ing in every period. Tomorrow night, the teams play return match on Middlebury's rink. Sum- mary:
 Middlebury (5) (2) Torrington Nelson ... Goal. .... Joe Bekasl F. Tyler R. Defense. Kozowski Reckmack IL. Defense .. Madeux Montville ... Center. John Bekasi Murphy ....R. Wing ... s. Bekasi Biaman l.. Wing .... Angelini
 Spares, Middlebury -Knowlton, Burrows, Bona, Slocum, c. Kaelunas, B. Kazelunas, Daniels, Voegthe.
 Spares, Torrington -F. B si, Sarkozy, Horvath.
 Officials-FranciS.
 First period scoring -S. Bekasi (KozowskD 2:l0, B. Kazelunas (Bie- man) 3:27, B. KazelunaS (C. Kage- lunas) 3:50.
 Penalties-S. Bekasi (broad check ing), Madeux (hooking).
 Second period scoring - Bieman (Montville) 9:32.
 Penalty-Madeux (tripping). 1.
 Third period scoring IF. Tyler (unassisted) 1:20. Bieman (unas- sisted) TAO, s. Bekasi (F. Bekasi APO. ,.
 Penalty-None.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
Free Polo Thursday

Ever polo three players side little white ball with those long maues That's the thirds
 
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  swing sway three splendid nobility school weloaced that will make popular public surrounding
 click" thrill take the to game you can bring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
THEATER CLUB MOVES AHEAD
 TOWARD TITLE
POli Team Tops Hearts; East Ends Lose to
 444 Outfit

Winners and losers were separteed by fairly comfortable margins last night in Washington Park Commun- ity House games, the championship Loew-Poli team scoring q points in the final period for 46 to 37 win over the Sacred Hearts who held the champ to a 1911 edge at half time. Paddy Damelio, Griffin and zenich scored g points apiece, Mc- Verry and Kelly getting 18 for the Hearts who pressed the Poli Club for three periods and part of the fourth. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21

With a first half score but one point apart, the "444" Club wound up an eventual winner 34 to 26 over the East End Community Club in game featuring the two new league entries this season. Fisher and Mo- Farland split Is points for the "444's'' with Doran and Ciancola scoring 20 points for the East Ends, coached by Jack Grady. Summary:
 Baldwin Props and "444" teams work out tonight from 2 to g p. m. on the hill court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
"ANGEL" VS. BIB Mccoy
 AT NEW BRITAIN

New Britain, Jan. 21-Whether a wrestler can, like boxer, be soften ed up in 8 series of tough matches, will be determined here Friday night when Maurice, the Angel" i" Tillet, reignmg heavyweight cham pion, mets Bob (Bibber) Mccoy, New England heavyweight title holder in a feature match that will go to the best two out of three falls. The card, the second mat program of the indoor season in New Brit ain, will mark the Angels" first appearance in the Hardware City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
BUNKER HILL, HOPEVILLE WIN GRAMMAR GAMES

Bunker Hill and Hopeville were fairly close winners of Grammar School league basketball games yes- terday, the former team taking a 16 to 12 decision from Maloney while Kingsbury lost to the South Waterbury lads 28 to 25. Girch of Bunker Hill with T points; Ianna- cone of Maloney with 8; Dwyer and Reynolds of Hopeville With T and points and Klein, Zotto and Raymond of Knsbury were high scorers. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
MERCANTILE

Verriker Pantmen look like a shco-in for the Mercantile League championship with Metros and Matzkin Furniture fighting it out for the second spot. the leaders having a seven game edge at this time Matzkin Furniture meet the Verrikers tonight while Metros meet Speedy Parcel: Mohican and B-ookside Dairy tangle ard Brock Hall and Fulton Markets are sched- 11Ierl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
COWLEY INCREASES
 ICE SCORING LEAD

Montreal, Jan. 2l.-CUP)-Bill Cowley, Boston Bruins sharpShoot- ing forward. frightened his hold on first place in the individual scoring race during the past week, accord ing to National Hockey league sta tistics released today. Cowley racked up three assists to lead with B points. four more than Syl Apps of Toronto. The leading scorers:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
JOHN KELLY STARS AS
 WEST SIDES LOSE 36-33

West Side Speedboys lost their second game in two days, when the New Milford New Defenders led by John Kelly with IA points, which brought about a final 36 to 8 win for the New Milford club. Mclean, with 10 points and Runividge with 8. were best for the Waterbury lads, who led 19 to 13 at half time.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21

After a successful Seven-years' career, Harvey Hauptner and his three sons, Ed, Vince and Bob, have retired from midget auto racing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
Standing

The entire membership of the league. through its secretary, Al Koskey wishes to express it's sym pathy to one of its members, Frank Thompson of the Brookside Dairy team, whose mother recently passed away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
TELEGRAPH MATCHES

Sixty-four colleges in the ASsocia- ton of College Unions compete an- nually by telegraph at pocket bil- lizards, straight rail and three cushion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
FIVE-MAN HOCKEY

The popularity of five-man hock- ey in Canada is reflected in the or ganization of league comprising teams in Ottawa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
Kingsbury
FAMILY RETIREMENT

Score at half time: Hopeville 12, Kingsbury 6. Referee: D. Flahive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
FOOTBALL MASTER

Since he left Temple University Pop Warmers San Jose football teams have won twenty-five out of twenty-three games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
HORSE SHOWS GAIN

The American Horse Shows As- sociation had 10 recognized shows during l94O, a gain of three over the previous year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
Sacred Heart
Close At Half

Score at half time: Poli 13, Sacred Heart H. Referee: Graham.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21
SCULLY (2)

0Iy 400 5IU High single-Shanahan. 149. High three-Oliver. 40. High game-Quinlan, 564. High team-Byrne, 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21

4OtebAAo AO Ve Score at half time: Speedboys 19 New Milfred 13. Referee: Samaha.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21

Score at half time "444" 13, East End 12 Referee: Graham.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-21

High Single-R. Murphy, 150. High three-R. Murphy, 3S7. {. High fiye-N. Dame, 507.
 High team-N. Dame, 1404.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-05
The Great American Institution

Yesterday was election day for great many of our American cities. BloodShed rensained the order in Europe, where bill ligerentS slaughter the. innocent to 1m- pose their will. But here in the United States, citadel of democracy, men and women exercised the full right of their suffrage by entering voting booths and, freely voted for candidates of their own choice It should be an inspiring lesson to us in these trying times. We should regard this election day, now past, not lightly as so many people do, but with the high regard of an American citizen exercising an inalienable right.
 Here in Connecticut mayors were elected in other cities than Waterbury. Incumbents were successful in all 1n- stances. Bridgeport did handsomely. by Mayor Jasper McLevy. The one-time unsuccessful Socialist candidate for gov ernor was elected for his fifth conSecu- tive term by the unexpected majority of 16,000 or more votes. Once before he eX- ceeded this figure. Back in 1887 in the heyday of exposes here in Connecticut he rode the wave of protest popularity to Q 19000-majority victory.
 In Hartford Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy won the right to fourth term, while Mayor John w. Murphy was getting reelected for his sixth in New Haven. Both victories were convincing, but the margin of victory was not so great as here in Waterbury. However, Connectl- cuts leading Democratic cities showed no indication of any pronounced swing such as Republicans were looking for. If yesterdays voting was any indication, next years state election will find them solidly behind the obvious candidacy of Governor Robert A. Hurley.
 It was a great day for the "ins', but hardly consoling one for the "outs'.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-05
Little Flower" WiIts a Bit

New York City's municipal election yesterday must have been somewhat nerve-wracking for that hardy individual of the political wars-Fiorella LaGuardia. He was reelected for his third consecu- tive term (theyre four years in New York;, but by what is regarded as a scant margin - where millions vote - of 100,- 900. Mayor LaGuardia was candidate for mayor on four different tickets He evidently needed all four parties to insure his reelection, for running on but the Democratic ticket District Attorney William ODwyer was hot on his heels all day long.
 We don't doubt that there was one fac tor which decided yesterdays issue in New York. Taking into consideration Mayor LaGuNrdia's popularity with the voters and his own vote-getting ability we don't hestitate in saying that if he had not received the personal endorsement uf President Franklin D. Roosevelt he would not have been reelected. If that announcement of some weeks back wasn't worth 100000 New York City votes to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-05
A Thought for Today
The Mayor Complimented

The splendid victory achieved by Mayor Vincent A. Scully and his fellow officials at the polls yesterday was a tribute to him personally as well as the manner in which he conducted his cam paign. The size of the plurality by which he won indicates that present in Water bury right now is determination on the part of the Democratic Party to make a name for itself that will blot out from memory any ugly stains of past years. That the party has reestabliShed itself here in Waterbury was demonstrated yesterday.
 As the most close friends and advisers had told the mayor that he would be elected, but that the margin of victory would be small. Despite any apparent apathy locally the Democratic candidate boiled over 10000 votes which was far greater than anyone was predicting. It enabled him to win by margin three times as great as that of two years ago when against all sorts of odds and previ- ous hotly-contesed primary contest he went into office for the first time on a more or less probationary period for the Democrats.
 Sane government, as the mayor re- ferred to on many occasions during the campaign, has been the policy of the Scully administration. Every official in it is expected to devote his full time and energies to protecting the interests of the taxpayers. Evidently they believe that this is being done, for certainly the num- Der of them who reendorsed Mayor Scully yesterday was convincing
 To the victors naturally go the lions share of the plaudits which will be theirs for many days to come To the losers, Patrick M Perriello and gallant little band of Republican candidates, must go not condolences but congratulations, too. They fought vigorously and courageously and need offer no apologies to anyone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-05

his prayers there. This made deep impression on the boy, and in later years when he was inclined to be disturbed by changing theolog- ical thought, he always remembered his father, in his old-fashioned flannel nightgown, kneeling in the corner and performing his religious deyotions. apparently unconscious that he was doing anything unusual.
 The parent who is perfectly nat uraI about his religion, who makes Q pretty good job of living up to 1t every day, and who never feels called upon to apologize for his h- delity, makes a deep impression upon his own children and upon all young people. Too many parents to- day want to keep on the good side of their children. and they earnest " covet the desire to be considered modern and broad-minded. Yet gfOwn-up children more often look back with pleasure and admiration upon parents who were unwaveTing In their religious devotion than they ever do upon the type of parents who are inclined to be wabbly.
 Tn the family, as in every other circle in life, it pays to decide upon a course Of action and stick to it.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-05

Mayor Laouardia then 1t wasn't worth making at all.
 All of which can make Democratic Party leaders throughout New York just bit grumpish in their general attitude toward the President And we don't blame them one bit. Painstakingly they have built up local, district, county, and state organizations. Just one such en- dorSement as that of the Presidents in 8 close election contest tears down what they have built up. Of course he has the same right as any man to be inde- pendent in thought and action, but Dem- ocratic votes have been his bulwark in his political wars, just as they are the same for lesser officials. Mayor LaGuardia can thank someone that he had the President on his side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-05
This Strike Business

Members of Congress view with in- creasing alarm and anger the prevalence of strikes in this country and, particu- larly, those affecting and often seriously crippling the national defense program. To give point to this, Senator Harry E. Byrd of Virginia put into the Congress Sional Record certain figures supplied him by the secretary of labor. These showed the following astounding number of mandays lost recently by reason of strikes -'April: 7096,228; May: 2,180,- 315; June: 1,458,765; July: 1,290, 0,0S9; August: 1,825,000. It is true not all this precious time and labor was lost in de- fense industries, but considerable and damaging part was. The days the locust hath eaten can never be recalled and only with great difficulty retrieved. Each day lost must have been matter of great satisfaction to Hitler, his faithful F4do, Mussolini, and his honorary Aryan friends, the Japanese.
 Frank Knox, Secretary of the Navy, is one of those who, notwithstanding these facts, has not lost his faith in American labor. After tour of Michigan ordnance plants where production has been run ming ahead of schedule, he was full of praise for the fine work the men were doing. He said they acted and performed like true Americans. Asked what he thought of the 53,000 coal miners recent ly called out for a brief time from the captive mines by John L. Lewis, he replied he believed the vast percentage of them were also sound at heart, willing to do their part in the country's defense.
 There he hit the headpin. No Ameri- can workman likes to put his country in a hole. If the labor bosses were less active at stirring up trouble, there would be none, This is especially true of the work man with family. It is no pleasure for him to go on strike and come home with no pay envelope or simply with scant strike allowance, to find his wife looking grave because she has had to spend her last silver at the grocery store, and to hear little John needs new pair of shoes, and Mary needs some stockings, and the rent is coming due, and-and-and !. |. All that means sinking into worrisome debt or eating up the savings so pain fully accumulated against the evil day when sickness may invade the home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-05
Naples' Fifth Column

The great Italian seaport and com merical city of Naples is in danger. The menace is a fifth column more damag- ing than any Italy's ally, Hitler, ever planted. Night after night it guides Brit ish bombers to the city. With brazen openness it flaunts light the questing Englishmen cannot fail to see.
 MuSsolini knows all about 1t. His fire men are helpless. They can't put the light out His secret police are stymied. They can't club this fifth column: They can't administer castor oil to It. No handcuffs and shackles were ever made that can curb it. Naples fifth column happens to be Mt Vesuvius.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-05
Guard Against Fires!

This is the season of the year when most of the country is enjoying the beauty of autumn woods, the time when the huntsmen stumble over each other and occasionally shoot one another. in lieu of deer or rabbits. It is also the time when any one of these autumn excursion ists by carelessly-toSSed match or cigaret can cause millions of dollars worth of damage. :,
 Many sections of the country have had unusual dry spells; in such a dry spell last spring, 1902, ,430 acres of forest were burned over through carelessness. Enjoy Nature, but don't get so familiar as to try to give her hot-foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-05
Press Comment
JAMES J. WALSH
(Meriden Journal)

(Meriden JournaD
 They used to say that "Jim" Walsh smiled himself into soft spots and smiled himself out of tight ones. He radiated good nature to which can be attributed in large part his rise to political fame and fortune.
 Eut Mfr. Walsh combined keen in- telligence and energy with his gen. iality and always did his job with a high degree of competency, so much so that he established records in every public office he held.
 His rise was linked with that of From" Reilly and the two notable careers were founded on newspaper training, which was frequently the case in former days.
 Jovial Jim Walsh will be missed by great many friends, including those with whom he worked when boss of the printery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-05

will be redeemed ct the rate of 2S0 for 70 U. s. dollars after Ger many wins the war, Whether they ever will be redeemed Is a gamble the German "investor" has to take; meanwhile, his savings are providing the Nazis with desper- ately needed currency in Latin America.
 So far, Guatemala Is the only Latin American country that is blocking these operations. It is the only one that has followed the U. s. lead and frozen all Axis funds and property.
 MERRY-GO.R0UND
 The next trans-Atlantic Clip- per will carry . football packed with Ntamin-mineral tablets, sent to newsman Quentin Reynolds and the Eagle Squadron of the R.A.F. The tablets are for health, and the football for sport. In Q critique issued to his command, the Second Army, on it's opera tions in the recent Louisiana war games, It. General Ben Lear praised highly the handling of supplies for the l30,000 men, the "diiigent and faithful performance" of the truck drivers, and the de- molition work of the engineers. Concluding, Lear said, "It is cer- tain that the Army needs more equipment, which will be received as soon as production permits. It is equally certain that the Army needs stronger discipline. harder work, and training in greater age gressiveness and initiative more even than 1t needs equipment"
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