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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14
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Sonoon. Ser &f ser Strange.
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14
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lid betrad)tet tpl,roen.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14

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ameritaniiden SitfiiIte anri6ten,
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14
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bes 9auIes ut an Der Mrbeit, neue
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teilunsen beitebt sic @abrideinlid.
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in Mb3ug gebradt alf $500 ernieo-
rigt meroen.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14
Gxporte nad Sibamerifa aeben Dor.
Giafrieren Der QSbne 1T ni6t beab.
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14
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IN Der 3rim tpurbe 8iftgas aneefpen.
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fem @iftgas i'm Ginne Der Mbma-
d)ungen lei, pie es international felt
gelegt lei.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1942-05-14

MontreuI, annaba. Gin feinblihes
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unb tat ieine Mrbeit. IS
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20
FUSS McLAUGHRY SEEKS COMBAT DUTY

Hanover, N. H., Nov. 20.-(UP)- De ormond (Tuss) McLaughry. 4s- year-old head football coach at Dartmouth College, is considering" joining his sons in either the U. s. Navy or the U. 8. Marines soon, 1t was disclosed today.
 McLaughry's wife revealed that her husband, enroute to New York with the team to play Columbia to- morrow, has made plans for induc- tion and hopes to be wearing a uni- form within a few weeks.
 He's been considering it for some time," Mrs. McLaughry said. "I don't know just what he has done about 1t yet or when he expects to 90 but probably within a few weeks"
 Two Boys In
 McLaughry's wife said that her husband was mot considering the Army" but hoped to be either in the Marine corps or the Navy. His older son John Is 6 Marine and his son Bob naval aviation cadet.
 yt was said that McLaughry, who operated farm during World War T. did not expect to join one of the physical fitness groups but hoped to heeanle Q member of a combat out-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20
.Angott Denies
 Cangster Threats

Washington, Pa, Nov. 20-(UP)- Sammy Angott, retired lightweight champion, said today he quit the ring because of a bad right hand and not because he was threatened by New Jersey gangsters as claimed in an article in the New York Daily News.
 Angott, who won undisputed pos- session of the title when he de- feated Lew Jenkins in December, 1941, vacated his crown last Friday to take a job in 8 defense plant" but the Daily News said today that mobsters had made certain demands and threats. Angott then decided that retirement" was the better part of valor, according to the News story.
 His retirement was first an- nounced by Abe J. Greene, president of the National Boxing association and confirmed by Charley Jones Angott's manager, in Louisville, Ky. Angott denied the story at first but later confirmed it.
 He defended his title once, against Allie Stolz, and had a prospective bout with either Beau Jack or Tippy Larkin scheduled soon for Madison Square Garden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20
'IhiSSpOrting
 World
You Can't Go Wrong On Wright (Maybe)
JOHN A. CLUNEY

the fastest feathweeht that will his skill and speed against LOS Mexico whose ago. like that of his former oss when he chauffeur somewhat or mystery speeban Hartford just past 20 years Of ase william Papa shortened to Willie Pep for obvious ring reasons ana add fighter lived his name Willie Pep the boy stamina and ring senerahp than you would find in 6 tour of every state in the union
 However path moothed for him in no degree for his streak of bS victories Chay the worlds champion of the l2 pounders
 body concerned boxed beaten better feaherwghts nghweighs and weterweghts of bakbuSng including Cocoa k who deeateo Cha and-on sterling performance against Charley Mlu) Constantine, two months must side in with the champ who harder hitter splendid blocker and can pace himself to which IS round route On top of that Pep rounds and does not figure outhox Wright him. though Willie hit the deck
 he pt-second Wright throws misses about in 69 tries.
 On Willie absolutely does not rate the to him. for Wright knocked Harry title the lne Jera does badly against though Bobby Ivy got the nod him in Hartford smallest that modern boxing 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20

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 Women trainers along only every horses So Mary Hrsch the racing secretary Another that Judy The latest gal and what beauty who has along do all right for herself trainer Nancy Shakespeare pulchtude Her stable consists of of tooughbredsTodcn and Red Mike This 23yearod blonde in her nay riding costume of the Maryland tracks She not only trains out old-timers than most of the lads ride Though she does not brag about it. Nancy family 6aro or Avon but poetry her dish She exciting wonderful anmaland thng says with
 gam in her eye Nancy halls from Newark Del Most has been enjoyed with Todcan winner of two opened but she has Red Mike For Red Mike actually responsible for racing How Red Mike Changed Nancys
 After graduated Washington College at Chestertown Shakespeare hopes oA becoming veterinarian ut avs Red raised on my mothers tarm N Newark showed signs of speed It Delaware After to the races picked m Todcan to train 500 basis Townsend trainer engaged in defense work apples started but the advice and help hoemen at Delaware Park taught lot of tricks the trade and I'm determined to make the Nancy was by hard work For three months stable chores for Todan and Red Mike herself them cleaned the stalls and prepared the Besides which she has exercised them Miss Shakepeares came during the Havre de Grace session entered maiden galoped to victory of s7Oo capital on hand Nancy hired do the the stable Red Mike run again this think he will she said and he wins its happes Todcan won his other race at Pmlico, paying $4l70"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20
HARTFORD BOYS
 SPEED FIGURED TO WIN GROWN
Pep Holds at 8 to 5 Choice !; May Draw $6O,OOO; Wil-
 son, NBA Champ There
BY JACK CUDDY United Press Stan Correspondent


 New York, Nov. 20 - CUP) - In a square of white light at Madi- son Square Garden tonight, Willie Pep, dynamic young Hartford, Conn. Italian, will attempt to wrest the New York model of the world fea- therweight crown from Chalky Wright, ancient Los Angeles Negro who may have been tossing leather when Willie was born.
 The largest fight crowd of the year-one that may exceed 10000 fans-is expected to witness this 15- round battle which features the time worn issue: Shall youth or exper- fence be served?
 Most of the experts favor Wright and his experience, despite his age which is variously estimated at from 30 to 40 years. However, the experts are at variance with the betting odds, which favor 20-year-old Pep to the tempo of 8-5. This ring rarity is occasioned by the flood of Con- necticut money which is backing the unbeaten youngster.
 "Old Man" Wright
 The Nutmeg State, where thou sands of defense workers are in clover, is squarely behind Pep with its dough. Connecticut fans know he has clicked off 53 straight victories. They don't see how he can lose to- night to an "old man." Approxi- mately 1000 admirers from his home state are expected to be in the Gar den, confident that winning Willie will follow in the footsteps of Louis "Kid' Kaplin and Bat Battalino, two former feather champs from Hartford.
 The Pep packers expect him to knock out Wright. They insist that Chalky's old legs can not stand the pace set by the dark-haired, wiry youngster who is always restless out side the ropes mad constantly on the move inside-always pressing, al- ways punching. They remember that Wright was helpless from fa- tigue in his non-title Hereunder with Lightweight Allie Stolz. And the route tonight is IS heats.
 But the followers of Wright claim he can go the distance with ease in money fight" when the chips are down, when the title is at stake, and when he has trained properly as he has done for this bout. They recall that he had sufficient stamina to take the title from Joey Archibald on a knockout in the 11th round, to belt out Champion Harry Jeffra in the 10th and to finish strong in his 15-round defense against Young Lulu Costantino, who came into the ring with long winning string. Moreover, they say Pep-who was hoored only once in his career-has met an opponent who combined Wright's explosive punching power with masterly boxing skill.
 Good Pay
 The gate is expected to approxi- mate $60.000. Wright is guaranteed $l5,000, but he can take 40 per cent of the net, instead, which he will. Pep gets 20 per cent of the net.
 Wright is recognized as champion only in New York and afiliated states. The National Boxing Associa- tion, of which Connecticut is a member, recognizes Jackie Wilson, Pittsburgh Negro, as 126-pound king. Wilson will be at the ringside tonight. He probably will fight the winner in January to settle the title dispute.
 Both principals tonight were ex- pected to scale just under the 126- pound limit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20
Chicago Blackhawks Share Hockey Lead
(By United Press

The Black Hawks scored a goal in the first minute of play at Chicago before 10,305 spectators and then breezed to an easy, 6-2 triumph over the Detroit Red Wings Thursday night to move into a first-place tie with the wings in the National Hockey League.
 Fldo Purpor scored the first Hawk Tally 46 seconds after the opening whistle and added another in the third period. Doug Bentley &C., counted for three of the goals and Bill Allen turned in the other.
 The six-goal total was the highest single game score for Chicago this season.
 The Toronto Maple Leafs, paced by Veteran Sweeney Schriner, de- feated the Rangers, 7-3, at New York before crowd of 8,172 to move in- to third place. Schriner pumped two long shots past Steve Buzinski, Rangers rookie goalie, in torrid second period that saw the Leafs score four times to take command ing lead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20
Western Division
YALE STRONG FOR
 HARVARD CLASH

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 2O-(UPl Yale university's football team went through Q light drill In the bowl today as training concluded for the annual Harvard game here tomorrow.
 The Els were at full strength foi the traditional fray. and were es. tablished slight favorites over tho Crimson.
 Yale has had its best season in years under new head coach Howis Odell, and victory over Harvard tomorrow will endear him in the hearts of the present undergradu- ates who never have known a win- ming football team.
 An Eli victory will give the team Q seasons record of i've victories and three defeats. A loss would make the seasons record four wins and four losses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-20

traught over our losses that we went home and continued to play and lose in our sleep, can under stand perfectly what happened to those poor Dodger boys in the clos ing stages of the last pennant cam paign-now tha tthe clubs amazing $8 limit has been revealed.
 An $8-limit poker game is big time stuff-a torrid pastime which when played daily or nightly, could shatter the nervous system even of banker with icewater in his veins. No wonder the 1942 Brooklyn squad, jittery and worn from toe much expensive poker and gin rum- my, lost their 10-game lead in the stretch and dropped the pennant They lost to the Cards all right to the St. Louis Cards and particu- larly to the Cards that whispered across tables on trains, in hotel rooms and even in their own dress ing quarters.
 Gin rummy usually was played in the clubhouse dressing quarters. where 1t was not unusual for as many as six games to be in pro- gress. It was played for i've cents a point, 50 cents box and g a game, These are lush stakes indeed.
 Kick-Bacls
 The poker and rummy games were so brisk, and Manager Leo Durocher was so lucky in the deck divertise- ments, that he won 8 lot of money from his men during the season. Leo the lip admits that he gave back much of his dough in bonuses" For example, if a player made an im- portant hit on the field, he would find a $200 bonus waiting for him. This was new departure In inspir- ational baseball-the business of giving back @ man some of his own money for stellar achievements on the diamond.
 The Dodgers unquestionably were one of the greatest gambling crews in major league history. They did not limit their activities to the pasteboards: they also played the horses, frequenting the racetrack on their days off. It must have been an expensive membership-this be- longing to the Dodgers of l942 and 1941. (Yes, they gambled in Al also, Durocher admitted).
 Yet, strangely enough. Dolph Camilli-one of the few Flatbushers who did not gamble-is the only one who announced that he could not afford to continue with the Dodgers next year. Perhaps the other lads hope to stage a financial come back in the games of chance. If they do, Rickey's chopping down of the poker limit must come as a severe blow.
 Branch Is Boss
 Durocher, ofiicially retained as manager for next season, has prom ised faithfully to ride herd on the squad members from now on and keep the card games within the lim- its of relaxation. Someone inquired, but who will ride herd on Duro- cher?" The answer of course was, "Rickey"
 If 6l-year-old Branch actually can reform Leo-the-Lip and his takeachance laddies 1t will be a colossal accomplishment, indeed. He is dealing with no ordinary humans. but with band of supermen, who apparently have so much energy that they must expend some of 1t in bigstake diversions.
 They must be miracle men to have won the pennant in '4l and clicked off l04 victories in '42, meanwhile Juggling Q gambling handicap that would have worn down most mortals and sent them to sanitariums.