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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
| Classy Program At Empire Track Set For Saturday

1 Another smashing Week-en0 cara will be offered to patrons of Em- pire City tomorrow (Saturday), i, when the East View Stakes and the Fleetwing Handicap will have their renewals at the popular hilltop course. Each of these important fixtures carries $5,O00 added and each will be over the short six-fur- long distance. Supporting the twin starred events will be five well. matched overnight races, thus rounding out one of the most at- tractive programs of the meeting, calculated to lure another record throng for the windup of the sec ond full week of the meetings com- petition.
 The Fleetwing weights were an- nounced on Monday by Racing Sec retary J. B. Campbell and, as was expected, Belair Studs Foxbrough, winner of the Butler, headed the list at 126 pounds. Next on the weights were c. V. Whitney's Para sang, Joseph E. Widener's Roman and Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's three-year-old New World at 124 each. Parasang and Roman are seen as probables, but New World may shun the engagement.
 Good Field
 Others that are rated as starters in the Fleetwing include w. c. Win frey's sturdy mare Dini, 122 pounds; Greentree Stables Cherry Jam, 118j Brookmeade Stables Mettlesome, 116; Victor Emanuels Omission, 1l6: Joe w. Browns T. M. Dorsett, 115: Mrs. Ethel D. Jacobs Air Brigade, 1l3; George D. Widener's Over drawn, 1l0; J. U. Gratton's Speed to Spare, 110; Mrs. Alice F. Sherman,s Grey Wolf, no; Mrs. T. Christoph- CTS Doubt Not, 109, and Thomas Murphy's Irish Echo, 102. The Fleetwing closed with 49 nomina- tiong of which six declared = Dotted Swiss, Nellie By, Richmond, Roman Flag Sheriff Culkin and zacatine.
 Considerable interest is attached to the running of the East View Stakes by the presence among the probables of Greentree Stables highly esteemed Shut Out, winner of his lone out at Delaware Park in impressive style. This son oi EquipoiSe-G Goose Egg has been training excellently for tomorrow's engagement and 1t may be he will go postward as one of the favorites At any rate, New Workers will get their first opportunity to pass judg- ment on his quality. Many at this time believe Shut Out may go or to annex the juvenile title of the season.
 Rivals
 But he will be subjected to stifi opposition in the East View, for among others he will be called upon to meet are Ben P. Whitaker,s Re- quested, a three-time stake winner in New York; Coldstream Eagles Miami champ, Albatroes; Arnold Hangers Tar, Mrs. E. G. Graham's Rodney, Alfred Gwynne vanderbilt's Blitzkrieg, Howe Stables Cassis John B. Partridge,s Airy Goer River Edge Farms Ben Gray and several others of more than ordi- nary ability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Londers Lands
 $2,75O Plum,

Hartford, Ccnn., July IS - (UP)--Judge Maurice J. Land- CTS, East Hartford, today began his duties as deputy state ath- Ietic commissioner.
 Landers, who also is Demo- cratic town chairman, was ap- pointed late yesterday by Commissioner Frank Coskey-- after some difficulty. It was re- ported that up to the final minute, former State Atheltic Commissioner Joe Lawlor would receive the deputy's appoint ment.
 Landers, fl, is a former three letter man at Hartford high school, playing football, base ball and basketball. He was ap- pointed town court judge last month by the General Assem- bly.
 He replaces Basil Fitzpatrick, West Hartford. The annual salary of the post is $275O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
BRASS BEATEN 6-3 BUT LOSE
 BY FORFEIT
limp Protects Tool Team Against "KiIIing Time"
 Plan of Losers

Poor sportsmanship on the part of American Brass softballers cost them the all-important game against undefeated Waterbury Tool last night at Washington park, though the Tool team was leading 6-S in the ninth inning, and prob- ably would have won anyway. How ever, a change of pitchers following ing a walk, single and home run in the ninth gave Tool 6 to 3 lead over Brass, with the pitcher kill ing time" so obviously that Umpire Ed Kenny called the game and awarded it by forfeit to the Tool combination. Hardy Brownell, Tool twirler, gave the Brassies three hits in nine innings, while his mates overcame a two-run lead in the first inning. American Brass had not been beaten until last night, taking their first defeat the hard way. Dan Laskyl hit home run in the ninth and scored three runs which put the game on ice.
 chase winners s
 Chase Metal, Plume & Atwood and Benrus were one-sided winners of other games played, Waterbury Buckle taking a 16 to 3 setback from the Chasers who had the benefit of three-hit pitching by Thompson. Plume-Atwood won 12 to T deci- sion from Chase OfEice scoring all 12 runs in the first four innings, and Pete Yarrell alrnost pitched a no-hitter against IngerSoll, giving the latter team but one hit in a 10 to 0 shutout of the Cherry ave- nue club, in an all-clcck tussie. Scores:
 Tocl ......... 900 OH lo3-6 Il | Brass ........ 200 0l0 co a 3 2
 Samela and OLoughlin; Brown ell and Minor. Umpires, Kenny and Philibert.
 Chase Metal .4oS 33l 2--le l7 il Buckle ........ .00l O20 O. g. 3 2|
 Thompson and Cronin; Puglianil and Walsh. Umpire, Gerace. Plume Atwood ..si4 400 o--i2 i4 z Chase once :. 042 0lO or o
 Pompie and Burns; Nolan an Skeeball.
 Benrus ........ .6i3 GOO --l0 8 Ingersoll ..,.. 900 900 O. O Il
 Harnall, Lombardo; Niagara Graham. Grant. Empires, Croc Zingarelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
MIDLAND STRONG
 |CHO|CE FOR RICH HOLLYWOOD RUN
Big Pebble Rated Horse to Beat in $75,OOO Test
 Today at lN Miles
BY JACK GUNTHER

United Press Staff COrTesp0ndent)
 1nglewood, Calf, July l8.--(UP)-- The vests leading turfrnen filed solemnly past the entry box here today to name the field for the fourth Hollywood Gold Cup and incidentally-to try to buck the luck of c. s. Howard in the $75, 900 stake he has captured twice in three rum ningS.
 In 1888 the San Franciscan won this richest race of the summer with Seabiscuit and in 1889 he repeated with Kayak IT. Tomorrow he hopes to win 1t again with Midland, the newest star in his barn, and almost every railbird in Southern Califor- mia believe he will.
 Heavy Load
 The task cut out for the big four- year-old is tough one. He must carry top weight of 130 pounds in the mile and 8 quarter fixture and he must face anywhere from a doz- en to IS rivals, most of whom will hold obvious advantages in carrying much smaller chunks of lead.
 With blue skies and a crisp rac- ing strip assured-Hollywood Park never has had Q muddy track-a throng of more than 10000 rabid thoroughbred enthusiasts is expect- ed to fill the long grandstands of the -modern, pastel-colored racing plant for glimpse of the west coasts premier attraction. Two Horse Race Most of the customers look for a two-horSe race. The first, of course, is Midland. The second Is the E. R. Bradley cast-off, Big Pebble, who came home to humble his one- time owners best horse, Bimelech, in the $50,000 Widener Cup this winter. Big Pebble, in at il9, carries the second high weight but receives an H. pound concession from Midland.
 Back of Big Pebble the better horses are Haltal, conqueror of Mio- land in Marylands Dixie Handicap this spring, at 11s; o Competition 113; Sweepida, the best colt bred in California in years, 113; and the Mares, Barrancosa, l04, and Omelet 1O4.
 Jockey Johnny Adams will fly west from Chicago today to ride Barran- coEa while Basil James may come from New York to take the mount on No Competition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
District Golf Tournament
 Rated "Wide Open' Test

Fifsy of the best amaeur golfers in Waterbury and surrounding towns began qualifying play this afternoon at the Country Club ot Waterbury to determine the out standing linksrnan in this vicinity whicA includes Watertown and Naugatuck. All qualifiers must be off the first tee before 2 o'clock, each club presented its ten best players selected at the five clubs on d qualifying tst of 36 holes.
 Fine Field
 Pete Burke, the husky borough rolfer is the defending champion, though the entries indicate that any one of dozen players may de- feat him before Sunday, so we'll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Sport QUESTIONS Answered

Have you g 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, D. C., enclosing Q 3-cent postage stamp for personal reply.
 o. How many times has Joe Mcdwick, of the Brooklyn Dodgers, led the National league in batting?
 A. Once, in 1887. with an average of .374.
 @. Were there any knockdowns in the Jack Dempsey-Tom Gibbons heavyweight championship fight?
 A. There were no knockdowns in that bout, which went the full scheduled distance of fifteen rounds. The bout was staged at Shelby, Montana, July 4, 1928.
 @. Did Pitcher Paul Derringer ever belong to the Chicago Cubs?
 A. No; his major league playing career has been confined to the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds.
 c. When was the last time the Washington Senators won the Am erican League pennant, and who was manager at the time?
 A. The Senators won their last pennant in 1888, with Joseph Cro- min as manager.
 Q. Were any aces scored in the ninth annual Hole-in-ne golf tour nament of the New York World Telegram, held in August. sa407
 A. No. The closest to the cup measured ii inches.
 e. Did Francis T. Hunter ever win the tennis championship ef the United States [
 A. 10. He was Funner-np to Henri C0chet ln i0aa. and to VII. .lnm T. TIlden in ie2e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
ThiSSpO1"ting
 World
Coon Dogs At WOlcott Sunday
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Ever zee coon dog We'll sir like one of man oases and tes friends whether he be thoroughbred or mon M you have coming have hour or two Sunday Una you could spend enyab Veteran spmen and handlers intelligent animal will tell that you can easily amazed see left Ion his own in tn e and Gun club composed of property owners tax dstc will put Sunday starting at Il m ac continuing with 50 to 30 dogs scheduled compete TOT prizes nominal required the public charged nothing to s trials which about two miles The genera let the dog loose give him the scent and watch hin follow it like an to target
 Another trials is the auction at which Rs are various wherein the judgment of that there the greatest
 nteTegt at each bidder the and find tree with Tac0On peched
 roots for his favOte There are lne dogs and required to follow certain laid -ou while following the scent he goes disqualified and the end of the Then comes find the in which the it? Come and yourself but bring your smelling salts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Pro Football

Chicago, July (Special) )-El- mer Layden, commissioner of pro- fessional football, has approved two changes in the National league schedule, authorizing Cleveland tc transfer its opening game with Pittsburgh on Sept. to Akron, Q, a nd enabling the Philadelphia Eagles to set their Sept. IA game with the New York Giants back to Saturday night, Sept. 13, in Municipal Stadium. Conflicts with previous commitments by park Of- ficials led to both changes.
 
 Detroit, Mich.- (Special) Dir
 ectors of the annual Lawrence
 Tech coaching clinic here next
 month, today completed arrange
 ments tO transport the entire enc
 rollment of approximately 800
 high school and college coaches
 to Bloomfield Hills, Mich, site 0f
 the Detroit Lioais' training camp.
 for two days of the course. Et
 will mark the first time that cole
 lege coaching schools have nyalled
 themselves of the opportunity te
 ulliiae the expert technique of q
 National Ieague team for It's
 practical instruction.
 New York. July le--lSpeciaD- The first contingent Of New York football Giants Will arrive in traln- lng camp ct Superior. Wis., on Aug. !, Coach Steve Owen announced today. It will he composed of rooks |e& wh0 viii undergo & weeks dFiif before tho veterans arrive l0 Aes gin work Sor tl1e annual AIlsBtar SaHs in New York on Sept 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18

til the item cafae out in the paper that we knew that Joe had sold Sleepless Hollow. We hasten to take our stenographer on lap and write you in behalf of the millions of golfers who hope and trust that you will not tear down Joe's nine- hole course at Sleepless Hollow. You take Pine Valley, Pebble Beach, Oakmont and all the other great golf courses, Logan Hills, Inc, but give us that nine-hole set-up that Joe built. If necessary, the na- tion's golfers will raise an undis- closed sum so that we can pay you an undisclosed price for the course. Or maybe we could settle for the seventh hole. That's our favorite. We like that one almost as much as we like Joe when he comes out on the stage and says he is going to initiate four Hawaiians. Need l tell you, Logan Hills, Inc, that No. 2 is the only par one golf hole in the world? It is 16o yards long and all you have to do to make hole in one is to land your tee shot on the green. Anywhere on the green. Hole In One
 Joe fixed 1t that way. He built the green in the shape of a funnel with the hole at the bottom and the ball circles the green a few times and then plopl Right into the can for an ace. Hundreds of persons who never will make a hole in one on stuffy, regulation golf courses have shot an ace there. Joe himself has made about 60 aces there and is the worlds leading hole in one man. There are other features that must be preserved, especially that golf ball tree. Tell me, Mir. Logan Hills, Inc, did you ever slice or hook golf ball into the rough and lose 1t? When that happens on a regular golf course, you have to dig out another ball. But when 1t hap pens on Joe's course, all you have to do is walk over to a golf ball tree and pick yourself one. Sometimes the balls have a slight greenish tint and Joe explains that they are not quite ripe yet.
 And what about the 18th hole? Or rather the two 18th holes on Joe's course? One is called Schultz and one is called Kelly's. The guys who shot bad go to Kelly's and drown their sorrows. The buys who shot good go to Schultz and cele- brate. No intermingling is allowed between the weepers and the cheer CTS, but they can lie to each other about their scores until dawn and nobody contradicts them.
 Guess that's about all, Logan Hills, Inc, except that it might be a good idea to preserve the historic baseball at Sleepless Hollow. You know, the one in the beautiful ebony case resting on silver standard. When you first look at that ball you can't see anything unusual about it. but If you wait long enough Joe will come along and explain.
 "This baseball" he says, lis the only one in the world that has not been autographed by Babe Ruth"
 Thanking you for past fayors, Lo- gan Hills, Inc. and suggesting that fl you will send an invitation for some lfndisciOsed date. ! will be glad to show up one undlselOsed alter- noon and fake an slndlaclosed nuri- Der of shots ct the No. 2 green, I beg to remain. sincerely,
 H. ~.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
SULLIVAN WINS CHANGE FOR NET
 CHAMPIONSHIP
Local Player Defeats Hart- ford City Champ in
 Three Sets
Special to The Dcmosrat)

Thomaston, July 18-Though he has been quite close to 8 tennis title on several occasions, but never had 1t under his arm, Waterbrry's Joe Sullivan may emulate Craig Wood of the golf world, who after several years of being always the bridesmaid but never the bride" won the U. s. Open this year. Sullivan displayed little short of brilliant tennis to knock of Russ Gould, Hartford city champion, Thursday evening in three sets, which were not particularly close, 6-3, 1-6, and 6--2, but brought out splendid service and fine returns on the part of both players, Sullivarl's steadiness bringing him victory in the third set and a chance to play either Henry Cieslewski of Naugatuck, defending title-holder at Pine Hills courts, or Ted Whitney of Hartford, whom Cieslewski must defeat to meet Sullivan for the top honor of the current tournament.
 The title match is carded for Sunday afternoon after the Cieslew- ski-Whitney semi-final match has been played. Cieslewski did a job on Bob Huggard of Wethersfield Thursday night, winning 6--1, 6-3.
 Other Results
 Tn the mems doubles the Water bury duo of Joe Daly and and Cor don Riach stopped Jack Bucinsky and Roy Tolles of New Milford, GA, 6-3; while Al and Anna Genua. husband and wife, moved into the semi-hnals of the mixed doubles event, defeating Helen and Les Beardslee 60, 6-4. Tonight's schedule follows:
 Mems doubles; 6:30, J. Kirkham- H. Britton vs. R. Gould-T. Whit ney.
 Mixed doubles: 5:3o, Singleton Wehrie vs. Sullivan-D -Dewell; 5:30, Dewell-Smith vs. Bucinsky -Smyr- ski; 6:3O, Axelby Sullivan vs. Gnaz- zo-G -Gnazzo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Little Of This And That

United Hartford correspondent today that Ways Joe inside the athletic commissioners post when it to Hartford commissioner Frank West Hartford Both jobs pay
 expenses the the commissioner auto
 Freddy Halls story about the Boston heavywegh Of years punch-ne which to with te fact that he he fighter not Ha came home drunk so with rolling taking many" in the ring
 the able tennis player is also fair hand with stick m drivers George Bouley and gamble this time half mile track the past 32 struck Joe D Maggie and since May b ne times of those times called third strike and
 the Yankee Stadium he has been struck out since his Oe game think will the Yankees money whats Johnny Red AGoett welcome addition Waterbury boxing card at this time I've yet him . bad night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
Horse Owners At
 Rockingham To Get US. Defense Bonds

salem, N. H., July 1s.-Touched of by the announcement Of Lou Smith that either 50 cents In cold cash or one CD old aluminium pot would serve as admission at Rock ingharn Park on opening day next Monday, the horgernen today haul- Cd off and stated that, on the same day. part of each winning purse must he paid in Defense Bonds.
 Aluminium is being collected for national defense; Lou Smith Is anx- sOis to do his small bit and sacri- ice the entire gate receipts of open ing day. If necessary; and news papers the country over are discuss ing the latest baby of the Smith brain with such great appreciation that aluminium days" will certainly be staged in other parts of the country.
 The horsemen, too, wished to show that they had their share of patriotism, and the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Associa- ton voluntarily announced today that its members wished to receive q share of each winning purse in Defense Bonds. Naturally, the pro- posal was immediately accepted by Lou Smith, so that, almost on the eve of the Rockingham opening, the talk is of aluminium and de- Sense bonds rather than of horses.
 A Little Proud
 Rockingham Park and its founder, Lou Smith, take pardonable pride 1n the fact that he and 1t have started something of constructive nature in the defense program. The old Rock Is the first institution on the continent devoted to sport that has contrived to tie its sports pro- gram in with the defense of these shores. and he hereby donates the idea to the world, with no strings attached.
 News reels will be made of the &lgt0Fic event, for national distinc- ton, and indications are that the 9sd @0ck will have the happieSt and most hilarious opening day in its Aissogy.
 Meanwhile, John P. Turner, the racing secretary, is on the grounds, arranging the feature race of the dnyI~the Pots and Pans Purse, if sou please. The racing program #fil get under way promptly at 2:30 Eut the important thing Is to bring raA aluminium pots and pans. and so ast Into the spirit of the occasion,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18

balanced is the competition and If the brother of Billy Burke, Nation al Open Champion of 1881 can over- come all challengers this season, he will play sensational golf. Tn addi- tion to Burke, Len Carrado of East Mountain, Gus Kim and Frank Green of Naugatuck, Ossie Gray Jack Slartery. Walter Stevens, Ned Farley or Cliff Stevens of Chase and Bill Goss senior, his son Bill Jr., J. D. Lunan, Hal Smith, ol George Swentor of Waterbury arc all considered having a sounc chance to reach the finals. The teams entered include: East Mountain: Leon Corrado Tom O'Dea, Bobby Boucher, Tony Masone, Jimmy Burke, Marty Monti Eddie Ludens, Al zubras Mike Congero, and Jack Kearney Jr.
 Watertown: Henry Campbell George Murkle, Joe Flamigetti Jack Turbert, Harold Turnbloom, Arthur Patchen, Nelson Booth Morgan Banta, Bob Reincke and Junie Merriman.
 Naugatuck: Pete Burke, ziggy Furs, ole Wojcik, Henry Cieslew- ski, J. Krzykowski, L. Gesseck, J Gomulinski, c. Klimaszewski. Frank Green and E. Cichowski.
 Chase: Ossie Gray, Ned Farley Walter Stevens, Alfred Stevens Clifford Stevens, Jack Slattery Jake Vreeland, Ed Galgota. John Babin and he 10th place will be filled by Edward or Leonard Aug ustauskas or Oossie Huoppi.
 Waterbury: w. M. Goss, w. M Goss, Jr., F. R. Kelloggo, T. F Kellogg, w. J. Larkin, 2d, J. D Lunan, E. J. Richmond, Harold w. Smith, George w. Swentor and D. s. Futile, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
HARRIET RHODES WINS
 MATCH PLAY TOURNEY

West Hartford, Conn, July 1s- (UP) )-State champion Harriett Rhodes won the three-day match play tournament of the Connecticut Women's Golf Association yesterday by coming from behind to defeat Mrs. J. T. Mackedon, Avon, 4 and 2. in the final round.
 The match was played at the Hartford golf club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
CITY-WIDE SCHEDULE

Tenth games of the season in the City Wide Softball league are sched- uled for Monday evening of next week. according to the following schedule of games, diamonds and umpires announced by President Johnny Thompson:
 Bombers vs. Baldwin Props Hanail- ton (Kenny).
 Walnut 4. c. vs alley tsaEs " 1 (0rudzinaki).
 Trojans vs. Cadets, Fulton g loeg- acel.
 Brooklyn ' vA WaFEleEs. Iznmil- on z fFlahlve). Tigers bye
 Hchccs VI. wsst sldea, Fulton [ tRay).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
HILLS DRILL TONIGHT

The Washington Hills baseball team of the City Amateur League will hold a hitting and fielding practice tonight at washington Park at. 6 o'clock. The Hills take on the Brooklyn A. c. in the feature game at { o'clock Sunday at Ham ilton Park. All members of the team are asked to report for the workout tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
ADVENTURE DIRECTOR

Edward H. Griffith. producer-di- l. rector of Paramount's Bahama Passage" starring Madeleine Car roll, has visited three continents and sailed three oceans to make pictures during his long film career.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
s0uNps aENsLnLE

Leslie Machfllchell claims ihore would be better running eHd more sneetafors at lFaek maesa if they were held ln lhe cool of ihe iwI. Light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
WOMAN RUNS TRACK

Mrs. Anna Clare only woman track superintendent in the Unites States, is in charge of the Sara toga race course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
(Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.) BY HARRY FERGUSON Limited Press Spc-ts Editor)

New York, July 1s.-(UP)-News item:
 Sleepless Hollow, Joe Coow's es- tate at Lake Hopatcong, N. J. has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
UCGII oO4W " AFOBt0Hl Hills, Inc, for an
 undisclosed price. 1"

Take a letter, Miss Shorthand, to Long Hills. Inc, Lake Hopatcong, N. J., Dear Logan Hills, Inc, colon paragraph.
 Yours of the l6th inst. has not been received so con- tents have not b cen noted. Tn fact. it wasn't un-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-18
MiIli0n Fans sss D0dgsr. PIay

New York. July 1e.-B Brooklyn atteE million mark with the season not qull have played to 52z,19A customers in s1 performed before 462,000 on the reed. ( club attracted 1s2,aas.