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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-11

marks OF John l.. Lewis, exon iclo
boss of CIO and the nominal
president, Philip Murray.
As late as May 3, Lewis told the
Go:
"Nor DO we want to take part
in any imperialistic war"
Back as far as February s, Muir
ray informed the Senate commit
tee. considering the lease-lend bill:
Americans are determined to
remain at peace rather than be
drawn into the blood bath of
Europe. The reason is we know
war means an end to our demo-
cratic way of life" Again:
There must be unqualified OPP
position to American conveys
into the war zone"
Mayor LaGuardia of New York
is handling that type of resistance
for the administration. His Madi-
son Square Garden demonstration
with Wendell Willkie. who was
by Lewis in the cam
paign. served toward that purpose
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-11
Out to Sell Defense

1t is clear from this. the authori-
ties here are convinced they have
selling Job to do on their pro-
gram and are now getting at it
energetically. The nature of the
farm protests and the restricted
scope of the labor opposition indi-
cate the administration has good
chance of overcoming these OBJ
stacles.
1t is hindered by its own unwil-
lingneSs to stress in open detail the
precariousneSs of the British posi-
ton. If British prospects are
painted too black (the way Lind
bergh paints them, for instance)
the public reaction may not be
what the administration desires. If
the gravity of Britain's predica-
ment is not presented, it will be
difficult TO arouse the people.
The fact that strikes were al
lowed to run along the last few
months has likewise made more
difficult a sudden switch TO a
eyraVpT tome
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-11
Eastern VieW

"The farmers have not been
given the black facts of the stu
alton. We must have more fact
.finding, even at the risk of being
called war mongers."
Texas:
"Our farmers are 100 per cent
for defense and the administra-
tion will have no difficulty con-
yincing them of any necessary
military measures. A farm inn
plement salesman told me he
could sell three carloads of trac-
tors II he could get them
New York Dairymen;
"Our people will acquiesce in
whatever measures the admins
fration decides are necessary to
keep Britain fighting"
Kansas City, Des Moines, Lin
coin, Nebraska editors:
"Farmers of the midwest are
As conscious as any other group
there to the peril. The facts
lhould be given. Maybe they
have not had enough news from
government officials. They are
worried by increased labor costs,
Bhortage Of equipment, prospects
of imitation. When they receive
the facts they will react in the
normal, patriotic American
ray"
FThe evidence of lett labor re
sstance is plain in published re
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
CAT ROBINSON
 TO FIGHT SPOLD|
Harris and Pep Also on Arena Card Thursday
 Night

New Haven, Sept. 24-Ernie (Cat) Robinson, Long Island kayo artist, replaces Red Moffet of Devon, as the opponent for Aldo Spoldi of Italy, European lightweight cham pion, for one of three eight-round star bouts on tomorrow nights pro- fessional boxing card at the Arena,
 Matchmaker George Sheppard substituted Robinson after Moffet turned up with an injured right hand suffered in training on Mon- day. Spoldi's manager, Charlie John- son, wasn't too keen on taking Rob scored some fine wins in Connecti- cut rings this past summer, kayoing Francesca Monatanari, Dick Tur- cotte and defeating Carl Dell. A deadly right-hand puncher, Robin son is very apt to stop Spoldi.
 Irish Jackie Harris, Boston better, will swap punches with Willie Pep, undefeated Hartford featherweight, in another eightround contest.
 Joey Peralta, Mexican :. feather weight, meets Snooks Lacey of New Haven, who recently defeated Bobby (Poison) Ivy. in the third eight on the card.
 Mike searatti, Scranton middle weight, will box Art Tatta, New Haven puncher, in a four, and Terry Mendez, Norwalk welterweight, is paired with Dick Schaeffer of Bridgeport, in another four.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
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Free Civic Night Baseball Plan of Kansas Town Easily Could Be Another Answer to Majors PrOb-
 lem of Increasing Youngsters Interest

i program have taken the minds of young Americans off baseball.
 Night baseball rescued the minors for Q time, but finally wore out.
 Many of the smaller loops have had tough times for years. Things became so bad Q dozen years ago that an emergency meeting of minor league offlcials was held.
 It became necessary for major league organizations to Subsidize practically every minor league club. A complete check for this year is not yet available, but 1040 was one of the worst for the minors everys where. The shortage of big league talent ecame so acute that the majors gave financial assistance to American Legion tournaments to encourage boys to play the game that once was played on every lot.
 Fans do not have to dig into their jeans as they march through the gate at Winfield's ball park. The town pays the bills, if there are any. Tn Winfleld, night baseball iS strict. ly civic proposition. 0u0AlSco tuSA eAA0 oPO1toAAAC41 4AeA a well lighted and comfortable mod. ern field erected.
 Players play for fun.
 Kids who retrieve lost balls turn them over to the management, and in return are treated to Q bottle of pop. At the end of the 10-week sea- son all ball retrieverS are awarded prizes. Usually they are professional type bats, inscribed with the names of the better known big league ath- letes.
 Once year Winfield has Dona- ton Night. Fans throw Q few cents into the pot, if they feel like 1t. No- body makes goo-goo eyes at those 1 who don't.
 Fred Clarke, a nearby gentleman farmer, organized league with two teams in Winfield and several rep. resenting neighborhood towns.
 The brand of baseball has been so good that big league scouts are be- ginning to wander in and take 6 look. Next spring the league may have Q boy or two in the majors and a few in the more important minors.
 The majors no acubt would be pleased to give financial aid to towns interested in the Winfield Plan.
 It easily could be another answer to the major league problem of in- creasing the interest of the youth of the land in the so-called national pastime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
kLSAB IS NOW
 COMPARED TO
 BIG WH|RLAWAY
Western Horse Easy Vlc' tor in Special Race
 Misses World Record

New York, Sept. 2a-(UP)-A trim brown colt who has run his e7O0 purchase price into dividends of $ss.066 took his place at the head of AmericaS two-year-old class today.
 He is Alsah and is known around the paddocks as another Whirla- way"
 A crowd of more than 22OO0 turned out ct Belmont park yes- terday to take their first look at this son of Good Goods and most of the customers placed their wageEs on his match race opponent, teques..d -popularly known as the juvenile champ of the. east.
 They saw Alsab whip Requested by three mad a half lengths while running one of the fastest sprintS ever timed.
 Just Missed
 Alsab roared across the finish llnG just a fifth of a second shy of the world record for six and half fur. longs and hacked the local mark from 1:17 1-6 to 1:16.
 After several checks of the timing equipment, the offiicals verified the mark, the mutuel clerks paid off $3.70 on straight bets and owner Al- bert Sabbath, Chicago lawyer, eol- lected the entire 5000 purse.
 The victory was the 18th for Alsah in 10 starts this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
PROMOTER PREPS. FOR PHANTOM
 CHI
Wright 100 to 1 Favorite to Stay Out of
 Hartford

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 24.-(UP)- Everything was being in readiness today for a l5-round worlds feath- er-weight title fight next Tuesday night between champion Chalky wright and challenger Bobby Poi son" Ivy, but the odds were now a. bout 100 to one that Wright would mt show up.
 Promoter Louis Viscusi continued all preparations today for the hand ling of the championship bout at Bulkeley stadium--printing of tick cts, renting of the stadium, and other numerous details of putting on Q big fight.
 But the fans were asking:
 CTS Wright coming to defend his titlep"
 And the answer so far as could be determined out of 8 welter of charges and counter charges, state ment and counter statements, threats and counterthreats, was:
 "No."
 However, despite developments, promoter Viscusi was dsshing around town lining up an undercard for the fight. He planned to be ready in case Wright did decide to appear If the champion didn't come, Viscusi said he would be in a position to de- mand suspension of the title-holder for alleged breaking of an agree ment to fight Ivy here on or about Sept. 30.
 Eddie Walker. wright's manager said he never heard of Viscusi up until @ few days ago, but the local promoter said this wasn't so--that he had known Walker for some time and besides, there was the agree ment Walker and Viscusi signed The agreement now rested on the desk of state boxing commissioner Frank Coskey, who is threatening Wright with suspension unless he shows up.
 Coskey indicated he would receive the full cooperation of Abe Greene, President of the National Boxing Association, in case Wright didn't appear. Tn fact, Coskey said he was fully assured that Greene would sus- pend Wright in all NBA states.
 The situation has local boxing fans goggle- Here champion. ship fight is announced for a local boxing hero, and they're afraid to buy tickets for an affair which Is rapidly being sub-titled:
 "The case of the missing fighter"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

the opening of the Municipal Mountain (b license Mo- 64O there has been activity the members the club the busiest the incest of its annual affairs the caddes tournament at the end of which the and party to which the other caddes invited the caddy champ this with Eddie Kennedy his hna big night and Eddie don't feel good plenty misery Bill of the Ek Bowling league all hands deckeam captains particular special meeting tomorrow night the new pin season the big idea being to knock Joe MulVes Reindees snatch them until
 
 where among acy Whiaway angle but Mes standing part said of better Belmont Acqueduct Haleah ct al Jimmy Grove the Indies backhd flyer of last reported for grid drill Waterbury team and looks like wrestler in the making Hartord World club its tickets
 
 game gather big evening Scov Association Highland shifts the Stanley 0Conneu to lead the digging battle for the F. A. There will be P M while the golf gets under the early morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
Connecticut College Football
(By United Press)

Connecticut's small college foot- ball teams ended heavy training today for the opening of the grid- iron season Saturday.
 Coach J. Orlo Christian of Uni- versity of Connecticut, which tackles the U. s. Coast Guard academy eleven this weekend, announced his starting lineup:
 Aubrey and Cuddy, ends; Sher- wood and Atwood, tackles; Olm- sted and Ostrum, guards; Dropo, center; Mohr, quarterback; Harris and Scussel, halfbacks; and De- Carli, fullback.
 The Coast Guard team opened It's season last Saturday with 6 38 to o victory over Rhode Island State, and is recognized as one of the most powerful of the small college teams in the state.
 The Wesleyan university team ended its heavy training for the encounter with Brown at ProW- dence, and from now on, only light drills will be held.
 Coach Dan lessee at Trinity gave up scrimmaging, and concentrated attention on individual tasks as his squad prepared for the open- CT against Union at Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
BY HARRY CRIMSON NEA ServinA Shorts Editor

About this time of the year as minor leagues come to & close, club treasurers wonder how they are go- ing to get the red ink of their books and be ready for next season. It remained for Little Winfield Kan., to devise @ method to beat the high cost of baseball. In fact, Win field just laughs out loud when you mention money matters.
 This sports-loving town of 10000 found a way to provide its citizens with free baseball-night baseball, no less.
 Fred 0. Clarke, the old-time Pitts burgh outf1elder and manager, Is the prime mover behind this unusual athletic enterprise.
 The Winfield Plan has become SO widely known in various sections that other communities are consid- ering adopting 1t. It easily could be- come Q national epidemic.
 First the automobile, then golf and softball and now the defense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
COED FENCING TO
 START AT YMCA SOON

The Co-Ed Fencing of the Central "Y" will hold Its first meeting Oc- tober 3rd at 7:30 at the Central "" Ken Smaller, former college fencing star and finalist in the State "Y' fencing meet, will again coach the club. Last years group had the larg- est enrolment of any fencing group in the state and this years will probably exceed 1t. Tn addition tc dual competitive meets, the "" Co., Ed club has made plans to run ar' open fencing tournament later on ar the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
BASKETBALL RULES
 GOLDEN JUBTLE LEE''

The Golden Jubile issue of the Official Basketball Guide for the l941-42 season is off the press, pub lished by the Amateur Athletic Union, the recognized governing body for the sport in the United States. This is basketball's fiftieth birthday and the A. A. U. has used a golden cover and the jubilee seal to commemorate 1t. The book con- ta;ning the official rules for both men ana women, is edited by James Tobin, chairman of the Technical Commission of the International Basketball Federation and may be secured at A. A.. U. headquarters in the Weolworth building in New York.
 Rules changes in the A. A. O. code have been relatively minor as they are applied to the thousands of teams that play under the A. A. U. banner. For one thing 1t permits the controversial fan-shaped back board but the old rectangular board is the only official one for cham plonship competition. T.
 Easing Up
 Another important change is the softening of the severity of the rules on fouls In the final two minutes of a game or in an overtime period. A year ago the team fouled was given one or two free throws by the official and then received possession of the ball at midcourt This season the team fouled will have the option of a free throw or possession on @ single shot while on a multiple throw 1t will have the option of the shot or posses sicn on the second toss.
 The jubilee number contains @ historical review of the game since its origin. The international growth of basketball also is recognized through articles from foreign coun- tries. A special Pan-American secyion reviews the sport and gives results of tournaments in South America. It contains pictures oi championship and leading teams as well as photos of many of the 4l A. A. U. district titleholders. Il also has complete list of approved officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
Litchfield Soccer Team
 Nips Watertown
lspecial to The DemOcratl

Litchfield, September 23. = Litch. field High soccer football team got off its, l94l season to 8 good start with a hard-earned 4 to 3 victory over Watertown High here today at Community Field, the rivals playing all even until the last few minutes of scheduled play, when Paul Hla- dick scored an all-important goal that decided the issue. It was the first game of the season for both school teams.
 At half time each team had scored once with DaRoss, Casadei and Luzi scoring for the winners on good passes by Brewster. For Watertown Meyers, Roberts, and Descoteaux scored. Summary:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
'tBargain" Horse Crowds World Record
.Uconns Ready For Grid
 Opener With Coast Guard

Southbury, university co-champion, set new record In the double American round with the remark ably high score of 603. Miss Bernice Bamforth of Rockville, state cham pion and university co-champion, took the second place honors with 588 while Miss Audrey Dayton of Gildesleeve placed fourth with a score of 462 and also won the 40- yard range medal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
Just a Few Lines

Sunday the day of the battle of Oakle" when the Oakve AStars winners of the baseball title this and the Oakve Townes the Aganese the Public Parks league of l9 will have out at Deand ed WaerOwn Pat Saey umpire the first and other of
 of series for the town championship Cider Maxwell will keep for both par having donated his valuable services Blessed Sacrament bowling gets rolling night at the Mattatuk with Ed Muhas the defending champs Ed elected president because he pulled his through the title last with mental effort Mike Flaherty Is the league again and takes wooden nickels bills autographed Fire Marshal Lahey starts its 18th the Mattatuk Friday night M Secretary Harry with Ed president eight in the league
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
Sport QUESTIONS Answered

Have you . sports question you want answered? Write your Ques. ton clearly, sign your name and address and mail your query to Sports Fan Question Mal., Sports Service Bureau, The Waterbury Democrat, 1Ol3 18th street, Wash ington, D. C., enclosing . Scent postage stamp for personal reply.
 e. Who won the women,s singleI title in the recent Eastern grass court tennis tournament at Rye N. r.?
 A. Miss Pauline Betz, by defeat. ing Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Cooke in the finals 2-6, 8-6, 7-6.
 e. Is 6 horse disqualified if his jockey Noses his cap or whip dur. ing the race?
 A. No.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

Storrs, Conn.,, Sept. 2S.-The Uni- verstty of Connecticut coaching staff and a sizeable number of players who viewed the Coast Guard Rhode Island football game last Saturday know that they have a job on their hands when they meet the Cadets in the opening game at Storrs on Saturday, the 2Tth. Coast Guard looked good in every department and their reserve strength in their second and third teams Is decidedly in their favor in this annual con- test. For the second straight year, the UConns will enter the game as the underdogs,
 Coast Guards SS-0 defeat of Rhode Island, which presented prac- tically the same personnel, except- ing Duke" Abruzt and Warner Keaney, as the team that defeated Connecticut lS-l2 last year, makes them a decided favorite. Last year the Cadets made e strong bid for their first victory in the fifteen game series only to lose out in the closing minutes by @ score of 10-9 on @ field goal by Eddie Waltman,
 Cuddy at End?
 Coach J. o. Christian has indi- cated that the starting lineup will consist of three seniors, five juniors and three Sophomores, the group including seven letter winners from last fall. The tentative lineup will find Dick Aubrey of Norwich at left end; Jesse Sherwood of Fairfield at left tackle; Roger OlmSted of East Hartford at left guard; Milt Dropo of Plainfield at center; "Swede" Ostrom of Ansonia at right guard I; Al Atwood of East Hartford at right tackle and either Everett Paine of East Hartford or "Vtnce" Cuddy of Naugatuck at right end. In the backfleld, Howard Mohr of Man. chester will be at quarter; Bob Har- ris of New Britain will be at left half; Ray ScusSel of Stafford Springs at right half and Earl De- Carl of Rockville at full. This team is not big as college teams go, but the boys should make up for their lack of size in their speed and the versatility of attack and they should be a better defensive unit than the team of last year.
 The Coast Guard corps and band will arrive at Storrs in body and will parade before the game. This color full spectacle, in addition to the pros pect of the best opener in years, should draw a record crowd Foot ball fans of the state should not miss this opportunity of seeing two of the states best team in com- petition which should develop into one of the best games of the year. Bleachers and all arrangements have been provided to handle the crowd of 5000 expected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
DARTMOUTH

Hanover, N. H., Sept. 24.-tUP)- Dartmouth concentrated again to- day on Norwich offensive formations in preparation for its opener with the cadets Saturday. The Bis Green had some trouble with the tricky Norwich shift as exempllfed by the third team in yesterdays ssFimmRge. BackfeId Coach Char lie Ewart also held an insenslve ses- sion fog klckafG
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
YALE FOOTBALL

New Haven, Conn.,, Sept. D. luP) - Head Coach Spike Nelson today inserted Ted Kiendl. Bronx vile, ". Y.. Junior, into the Yale university lineup as . tackle, zee placing the veteran Jack Aagee. Nelson continued to drill the Ell gootballers in heavy scrlmmages ill preparation for the opener Oct. { against Virginia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
HOLY CROSS

Worcester, Mass, Sept. A.-(UPl A squad of 35 Holy Cross football players will entrain tonight for Baton Rouge, La, to seek revenge Saturday for last seasons loss to Louisiana State. All regulars were reported in top shape except center Dick Hamilton. Sophomores Chet Yablonski and George Titus prob ably will divide snapperback duties with Hamilton in reserve. Tom Al- berghini. regular right guard. work ed ct center yesterday as 6 precau- tionary measure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
W.P.A. Sports


 The two bowling leagues being organized by the WPA Recreation program will get under way ehort- ly, one for women who have played before, and one for beginners. Many women have expressed the desire to bowl, but have not had the op- portunity, whereas the beginners league will give them this oppor- tunity.
 All who would like to enter 6 team, or placed on a team, or start with the beginners should telephone in or send their name to W. N. Queal, Crosby High school.
 Badminton under the WPA Rec- reation program is meeting with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
HARVARD

Cambridge, Mass, Sept. M.-(UP) -Chub Peabody. top-ranking guard returned to practice today as Coach Dick Harlow weighed the possibility of welding an all-veteran backfield for Harvard's initial game with Pennsylvania. The quartet would in- clude crew leader Ted Lyman at quarterback, Capt. Franny Lee and Don McNicol as halfbacks and George Heiden at fullback. The Crimson had a 45-minute scrimmage yesterdaY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
College Football
BOSTON COLLEGE

Newton, Mass, Sept. 24.-(UP) Boston Colleges football squad entrains tonight on what 1t hopes will be the first leg to Its third suc- cessive bowl invitation, Thirty three players have been named to make the trip to New Orleans, La.r where the Eagles battle Tulane Sat- urday. B, o. will be three deep at all but the tackle posts and early season cripples Don Currivan, end, and Frank Manicki, halfback, are reported ready for action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24

increased popularity at the Idyl- wood playground court at Hamil- ton Park, every afternoon from two to six ?. m. Equipment and instruc- tions are free to alr men and wo- men over eighteen years of age. This is an opportunity for beginners to secure instructions in playing the game that is fast becoming one of the most popular of all games. After October 9th Crosby High school gymnasium will be open evenings from five to nine ?. m. for Bad- hinton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-24
BROWN

Providence, R. l., Sept. M.-(UP) Contact work resumed at Brown today after g. days layoff because of the heat. Bill Crooker, light but sturdy senior, continued at center on the first eleven and probably will start in the opener against Wes- leyan Saturday. Only capable back still on the injured list was Henry Pilote. Passing and bunting drills were in order yesterday.