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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
Saturday Evening Post Features Dan Parker Piece
(NEA Telephoto)

"If you like pugs, Jugs, toutS, bores, pass Inoochers and gastric ulcers, this Is the job for you," a picturesque captain reveals in The Saturday Evening Post piece called "So You Want To Be A Sports Edi- tor" in the current issue. Dan Park CT, Sports Editor of the New York Daily Mirror has authored the clas- sic.
 Every sports editor hears over and over again the trite remark: You don't mean to tell me they pay you fellows for doing thisr'" opens the Parker opus. And he continues that "it is all too true that the sports editors job, examined super ficially, seems like a cross between the life of Riley and Mohamme- dams idea of paradise, with which are combined the better features of Frank Merriwell thriller"
 But there is another side of the picture the public seldom sees," says Parker. Soon enough, one who is taken behind the scenes finds out that there's more to the business than slipping a sheet of paper into a typewriter, looking at pair of stumblebums wrapped in warm em- brace and waiting for inspiration to release from its cocoon a liter ary butterfly that's doomed to flut- ter around for a day, then perish"
 Happy Family?
 ITO the enviouS onlooker, the sports writing profession appears to be one big happy family that never grows up," Parker's Post article says. 'This Is only partly true. The fam fly may remain perpetually juvenile in its outlook, but, as is the case with many barhership quartet, harmony is often lacking"
 Parker gives some very revealing descriptions of the types of pass moochers who make "ye olde eds" waking moments a horrible night- mare. He also calls the guest-star nuisance another growing night mare.
 Even If Post readers laugh off many of Dan Parker's incidents as humorous, sports editors will recog- nize many grains of truth which salt this around-the-clock trip of the man with the pocket full of passes.
 "But as Tim Hurst once remarked of umpiring, it's better than going to work and you just can't beat the hours" Parker concludes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
(Reg. U. s. Pat. OR.) BY JACK GUENTHER
United Press stan Correspondentl

AONAeCU AkGSD 9w@A NUEEGGW8kNuUAAtl
 Louisville, Ky, April 29-(UPl- Brother, can you spare Q dime? Eddie Arcaro can use one.
 The king of Americas jockeys isn't broke, but he is bewildered. He doesn't want to spend the dime, he just wants to flip 1t.
 He is confused, he is bothered and he Is completely perturbed. He can't get full nights rest or eat a substantial meal. It seems that he has his pick of two Kentucky Derby horses and he can't quite decide which one he shall tab when the bugle blows ''come and get 1t" on Saturday.
 Specifically, he can't decide whether he should string along with Devil Driver or switch his allegi- ance to Shout Out. And if you don't consider this a problem, just remember that if Eddie should se- lect the horse who wins the 6Sth Kentucky Derby he will pick up a fee of $7,000. If he picks Q loser he gets only his expenses.
 Haunted By Horses
 I'm really having just one hell of e time," Eddie told me this morning, outside the big green and white born which houses Mrs. Payne Whitney's 0reentree string. 'It's getting so that I can't sleep. These two horses haunt me. I've been around them almost Q year, but I don't know which of them is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
Angel, Kampfer At New Britain Friday

New Britain, April 2e-MauTh (The Angell Tillet, most grotesqu. wrestler ever to appear on she local scene and heavyweight champion of the world, will defend his crown against the challenge of capable Hans Kampfer of Philadelphia m the main bout on the weekly mat card at the Stanley Arena here Erie day night. Their bout Wall SO tc the best two out Of three Salk with a 0O-minute time limit. Both men have been undefeated an Q New Britain ring. T
 Kampfer, more than any other heavyweight wrestler, hes earned the right to meet The Angel. Ae is red hot rigA1t nov. He hes t1p- ended any number Oe the game8 top 6ight stars and hes xuineg th9 ciampionship hopes 0f several others. Ills greatest triumph wea e win last Friday over Mazvin Westenberg.
 while the game,s ugiiest man. The Angel, will appear iEl the flnals the games best looking performer will appear in the eeEni-Sinals one of three S0-minute sbouts on the card. He ls Leo NuFsla oe Tacoma wash, and he is scheduled Co face George Timothy Lannehans the Boston badman.
 m one og the other two bouts, Q pair og newcomers will make their debut here. They are Ice Appetite Of New London end Lew petek q wisconsin. m the curtain xaiSex, Steve paesns ef South Boston VIZ meet xeslie RufIin ce BaltimCFe Md. The first bout will etast q s:ao o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
Great Finishes Loom In
 Local Bowling Circuits
American Brass and Brookside Dairy Teams Cling
 to Slim Lead

After the results of last nights activity in the Industrial and Mer- cantile bowling leagues were com- puted, photo-finishes in both local bowling circuits seem imminent with leaders in both leagues just one game ahead of the fast-closing op- position.
 American Brass of the Industrial League has but one more week of action remaining in which 1t must hold on to Its single game edge over Chase Metal If 1t is to come through with Its first Dusty League cham. pionShip in many a year.
 Next week, American Brass meets Waterbury Manufacturing while the runner-up Chase Metal will have the able Brasscos (number two A-B team) to contend with. Chase must win three and American Brass lose 2 of 8 to bring about another Chase championship.
 Joe Lovallo of the ChaserS was in rare form last night, with 426 to- tai including strings of l69, 135 and 122 though his biggest score was not high single, Mike sharon of the same team wound up with ITO to edge Joe by single stick.
 Scores:
 lsT DIVISION DUSTY LEAGUE
 (Mattatuck Recreation)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
TRIAL MILE RACE HAS
 ODD TRADITION
Second Horse in Trial Has Won Big Race 3 of
 Last 4 Times
Rv JACK CuENTHER

United Press stan COrrespondentl
 Louisville, Ky. April 2o-(Upl-- The 0Bth Kentucky Derby looked today like something 6 cross word puzzle expert might have whipped up on Q bad day, but the hard- boots began hitcihng themselves to the old superstition that the horse who finishes second in the dreby trial wins the derby itself.
 As visitors. began streaming into Louisville by the thousands for what Col. Matt Winn has predicted will be the biggest race he ever has scheduled, the derby field still shaped up as the largest since 1887. No fewer than IA and no more than l6 horses will trot to the post--but the suspicion was growing that Sun Again may be the one to beat.
 Ready to Run
 Around the paddock and the barns Sun Again is known as Calu- met Farms hope for Q second suc- cess like that Whirlaway scored here a year ago. He is a saucy, fat rascal, this Sun Again is, and yes- terday over the light loaYn strip of Churchill Downs he ran himself right into what the natives believe may be Q perfect spot for the derby trial-and thereby hangs @ story.
 The trial. a mile spin which an. nually ends tune-up competition for the Race of the Roses, was won by Emerson Woodward's dark horse Valdina orphan but 1t is matter of history that the winner of the trial never has succeeded in win- ming the derby.
 That honor has gone three times in the past four years to the second horse. Back in 1888, Lawrin was beaten by The Chief, but he came on four days later to win. Tn 1o40, Gallahadion ran second to Bimelech in the trial and he, too, came back to win. The last year, you may re- member, 1t was Whirlaway himself who took the place money behind Blue Pair.
 Jones Confident
 What makes the story even better Is the fact that the man who trained Lawrin and Whirlaway is training Sun Again. His name is Ben Jones and after watching his Calumet charger trail @ neck behind the Texas-bred Valdina hopeful in the trial he said If we hadf been running at equal weights we'd have won."
 He would have, too. The Orphan carried only Ill and with this light impost he set the pace all the way. But on Sun Again there were loaded seven pounds more and he lost only by a mighty slim neck. Between them, these two did all the running in the mile which was clocked in l:36 4-a. Alsab finished third but was badly beaten oil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
Today's Sport Parade

is the fastest and the best"
 Since the Greentree entry of Devil Diver and Shut Out consti- ute the closest approach to Q favorite you can find in next Satur- days show. gazed at Eddie sharply and attempted to determine If ! were being given the business. But, no, Eddie jerked his thumb in the direction of Major Louis Beard, director of the Whitney interests.
 The Major said, nope, he didn't know either.
 "1t bothers me-" the Major ad- mitted. "When the both were youngsters thought perhaps Shut Out was the fastest. Then at Saratoga, I changed my mind when Devil Diver won the hopeful. A few days ago the Diver cut his leg and of course I switched again. But now that they are both sound again, must confess that I just don't know"
 Stumped
 Next went to trainer John QA- yer.
 This worthy, one-time Prince ton man who now handles the Greentree horses, is by all odds the gentleman who knows more about the two colts than any other living human. He had Q hand in their breeding, he was one of the first people to see them after they were foaled and he has ben with them morning and night - every day since.
 But MT. Gaver also regretted.
 "Well," he said, fixing me with a cold blue eye, lat first I liked the bay. Now l like the chestnut. But probably I will switch by morri- ing. It is . mighty puEzling thing, Q problem like this. Most Of the time we trainers just try to do what we can and after that point we leave things up to you newspaperInen. You seem to know it all"
 At this point, signor Arcaro broke in again.
 "See what I mean," he said .as I finished the last phase Of my ill~ fated investigation. "Now you get an idea of what I'm up against. Major Beard doesn't know who IS fastest. MT. daver doesn't know and I don't know. I guess I'll just have to look in the newspapers and read what you folks think. But if l miss, watch out"
 Without awaiting my reply. the Signor bid me adieu and climbed in the car which carries him from the dusty extremities of Churchill Downs to the solitude of his sub burban hide-out. 1T could heal him chuckle as he went! but whe cares about that if he looks in tha right newspapers he'll find hs answer
 Shut Out will whip Devil Diver but Requested will beat them both If he doesn't we canstart right back at the beginning. Meaning, brotheI can you spare . dime? For ! wih surely be able to use one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
MIDGET AUTO RACES
 AT DANBURY SUNDAY

Danbury. Conn.,, April 29-All that is needed Sunday, May 3, is fine weather to make the i942 opening of the Danbury Speedways a suc- cess, for everything is now in readi- ness for the gala midget auto race meet which vii lget under way at 3 o'clock.
 President c. Stuart Mclean of the Speedways and his right hand man, Cappy Lane, of New York city, have worked overtime to put on Q great show of seven events. They feel certain that there will be a packed house to see the lead- ing daredevils of the east strut their stuff on the $l5.000 hard sur- face, dustless racing strip.
 Mclean and Lane have named Doug Clark of Savannah, Ga.. as starter, Lamie Crovat of New York city as pit steward, Mrs. Florence owens of Philadelphia as scorer, Curt Wilson, Danbury News Times sport editor as of1icial timer, and Nat Kleinfleld as announcer. This is 6 very efficient crew of oflcials and should meet with the approval of all doodlebug followers.
 Mclean has kept the same price list for admissions as in 1e40 and io4i, and is going to give three Liberty bonds to three patrons ct the opening show with no string attached.
 State troopers and deputy sherifRs will patrol the roads, and direct traftlc in and out Of the fair grounds while Mclean will employ his usual large stan of special deputies to take care of the free parking for which there is room for 5000 cars in the rear of the $l0O,0Oo grand- stand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
Baltimore Closes IL Gap on Newark
tBy Unlted Press)

(Undated)-Th Baltimore Orioles drew to within a half game of lead- Ing Newark in the International league race Wdnesday, after defeat- ing Montreal as the pace stters took time out to decision . coast guard team.
 Baltimore succeeded Syracuse in second placa as the chiefs lost Q 6-3 game to Buffalo. The Orioles pro- duced 6 two-run rally in the eighth to win, 2-1.
 Jerssy city and Rochester played to avs deadlock.
 The game was called at the end of the ninth to permit train con- uectl0ns. piclEeil and MaglIe' had given Rochester i've hits with Sur
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
Getting Closer

In the Mercantile League ct the Sena alleys, Verriker Paint and Metropolitan Cleaners moved right up close to the leading Brookside Dairy which dropped one of its three games to Fulton Markets, as the other two scored shutouts and are tied for second place, but one game off the pace-setting Brooksides which has two weeks more of action. Rocky Mast of Metropolitan Clean CTS had a big 163 single as Piedmonte of Verriker Paint had three steady strings of 1sl, 139 and 1S7 for 4o7 high three.
 President Andy Juliano of the league named banquet committee at meeting last night, consisting of Ed Lasky, Sam Madnick, Angelo Gizz and Tony Greco which will re- port next week when a place and time for the leagues big feed will have been selected. Chick Kelley will be toastmaster as usual, with a fine time for all in attendance as- sured.
 Scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
FIGHT RESULTS

Hartford, Conn. - Pvt. Tommy Gomez, 1e2 1-2, Camp Blanding, Fla, kayoed Joe O'qatty, POI, New ark. (s); Johnny Marcelline, l24 Ia. Philadelphia, outpointed Johnny Cocktleld, 120, Brooklyn, (e); Dom Y0vella, i6S, Hartford, decisioned Lem Nelson. lb2, sprlngneld, co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29

konk DEieseward and sakas yisid- ing six.
 Jim Levy's two-run homer in the fifth provided BuHalo's winning Margin over Syracuse as the Hlsoas pounded Delacruz, arTis, Schultz and Hincgle for 12 hits. diebell and 0enxy yielded nine hitA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29

High Single-Mast-l63.
 High Three Piedmonte-407. High GaIne-Metropoli politan-626. High Team-Metrop olitan-l7o0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29

High Single -Sharon-170. High Three--Lovallo-426.
 High Team Single-Blake and Johnson-053.
 High Team Three-Chase Metal 1o36.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
SCOUTS, ATTENTIoNl

Ann Arbor - Ray Fisher rates Captain George Harms of this years varsity the finest catcher he has coached since joining the Michigan staff in 1921.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
PTrRT.TO TEACHER

Craig Wood, D. s. Open Champ ion. served as resident professional at the Normandy Isle municipal golf course in Miami Beach during the past winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29

only two golfers have won the Augusta Masters Tournament Smith in 1884 and i9Se and Byron Nelson in ie27 and 1o42.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29
Down The Drives With The Bowlers

FARRELL FOUNDRY LEAGUE
 (Sena's Alleys)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-29

kOtuAb ssss WI 9VO High Singie-ReIhl, l46. High Three--Hallaway, 3S2. High Game--Levcrs, ASA. High Team-I.evcrs, 1908.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
C. w. L. Alumnae
Colonial Party

A Colonial dinner party, "An Eve
ming at Martha Washington's," will
be given by alumnae of George
Washington University at $50 pm
February Is at the Y. w. c. A.
A Colonial atmosphere will be fea-
tured at the affair with hostesses in
costumes receiving the guests. The
program will include a review Of the
Colonial setting Of the university by
Mrs. Jessie FAINT Evans, and back
ground of Southern songs will be
furnished by Mrs. Betty Burnett
Wiens on her accordion.
A skit prepared by Mrs. Louise
Espey Bollo of Baltimore will pre-
sent the need for women's activi-
ties building at the university. Stu
dents at the university, under the di-
rection Of Miss Anne Blackstone
president of the Student Council
will participate in the presentation
Mrs. Ermyntrude Walden Stearns
vice president of the George Wash
ington University Alumni Associ-
alton, will head the Committee OF
Arrangements. DR.. Grace B. Holmes
is in charge of invitations and Mrs
Bertha Lockhart Clark heads the
Hostess Committee.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
A. A. L. w. Hears
Miss Lenroot Talk
On Child Care

The defense and care of children
during the present national crisis
was the subject Of an address by
Miss Katharine F. Lenroot, chief of
the Children's Bureau Of the Labor
Department, before the American
Association Of University Women
yesterday following a tea at the
clubhouse.
The speaker outlined some of the
measures to be taken to safeguard
the health and welfare of children
not only in areas where grave
emergency may arise but In other
parts of the country where wartime
industrial developments, population
migrations, overcrowding in rural
regions close to Army camps and
other conditions may imperil the
safety of children.
"If We had already achieved 100
per cent protection of American
children before this war effort
began, then our problem would be
simply that of shifting our resources
to keep pace with populations
shifts" Miss Lenroot declared. "Un-
fortunately such a degree of service
to children has not yet been at
tanned, though excellent foundations
have been laid" she added.
The speaker told how the Chill
dren's Bureau is cooperating with
State health departments, with the
Office of Civilian Defense and with
the Office of Defense Health and
Welfare Services in order to remedy
a shortage of nurses, hospital facil-
tiles and doctors throughout the
country.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Consumer
Information
Lecture
First of Series
To Be Given Today
By Reign Hadsell

The consumers role In defense
and what the housewife can do to
help win the war will be discussed
by Reign Hadsell Of the Consumers
Counsel Division, Department Of
Agriculture. at 3 pm. today at the
Consumer Information Center, l101
M street NV.
The lecture will be the first in q
series of eight in a consumer infor-
nation course to be given under the
auspices CT the Consumer Interest
Committee Of the District Defense
Council. The course Is open to white
and colored community leaders who
are qualified to disseminate con-
sumner information among their local
groups.
The first Of three discussions on
nutrition will be given by Miss
Charlotte Chatfield of the Belts
vile Research Center, from 7:30 to
$50 pm, Thursday at the Phyllis
Wheatley Y. w. c. A. Miss Chat
field win stress the problems Of the
low income family in buying and
preparing food and finding helpful
substitutes for commodities now
made scarce by the war.
Mrs. Martha Ward Dudley, chair
man Of the subcommittee on pro-
grams and education and head of
the Washington League Of Women
Shoppers Consumer Committee, Is
in charge of arrangements for the
course.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Palestine Branch
To Give Card Party

The Goldie Meyerson Branch of
the Pioneer Women's Organization
for Palestine will hold a card party
Sunday evening at the Candlestick
Coffee Shop, ITO I street NV,
under Craftsmanship Of Mrs. Isaac
Stearman.
Local members have received word
that $4,000 was cabled recently to
Palestine by the organization for
the defense program of the Working
Women's Council. The 225 clubs in
the United States and Canada have
pledged $125,000 for the council
which trains women and girls for
industrial and agricultural vocations
as well as for service in the Auxiliary
Territorial Services in Palestine.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Soroptimist Club
To Aid Red Cross

A major civic project of the Sorop-
timist Club Of Washington for l942
will be the purchase Of a mobile
canteen unit for the District Chap
ter of the American Red Cross
according to an announcement.
The canteen under consideration
would serve approximately 300 per-
sons in an emergency, it was said
The club is planning to raise $1,000
for the purpose.
Miss Augusta Uhl, civics chairman
of the club, is in charge OF the prof.
ect.
Civic work of the organization
last year included the award by
individual members of scholarships
valued at about $1,700. The club
also made financial contributions to
a number of institutions.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Junior City Club
Guild Style Show

Latest spring styles will be mod
eled by members of the Junior Guild
of the Women's City Club at fash
ion show and tea from to 6 pm
Saturday at the clubhouse. In ad-
dition, the program will feature
Helena Hines, contralto, in a group
of songs, accompanied at the piano
by Patricia Morales, and a reading
by Miss Daphne Stern. Fortunes
will be told by Mrs. H. L. Richard
son, Miss Gertrude Howard and Miss
Eunice Winiger.
Those who will model include DR..
Margaret Miller, Mrs. Marguerite
Lucker and Miss Meredith Smith of
Station WWDC. Music for the pa
rade of the models will be played by
Miss Morales.
Miss Thelma Dwyer is chairman
of the tea, and Mrs. Gladys Middle
miss, president of the club. will be in
charge of the fashion show.
A book review will be given by
Miss Charlotte Clark of the Pet
worth Library at 8 o'clock tonight
at the clubhouse.
Evening star., 1942-02-17

The West Virginia Society Of the
District will hold its Valentine
dance in the ballroom Of the Shore
ham Hotel this evening. Dancing
will begin promptly at 10 O'Clock
and continue until l O'Clock.
Several members of the congress
sional delegation from the State will
attend and a special invitation is
extended to West Virginians who
have recently come to Washington
to assist in the national defense
program.
New membership cards may be
obtained from Mrs. Pearl r. Bar
rows, 446 Emerson street NV. or
at the door tonight. Guest tickets
may be obtained at the door.
Mr.. c. M. Smell, 500 Bonifant
street, Silver Spring, is president Of
the society.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Benefit Fashion Show

A benefit fashion show will be held
by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Jewish
Consumptive Relief Society at 1880
pm. tomorrow at the Jewish Com
munity Center. In addition to the
program, a dessert luncheon will be
served. Proceeds will 60 towards
the needy tubercular patients in
the Denver Sanatorium. Mrs.
Martin Mendelsohn is in charge Of
the program. Mrs. Maurice l..
Bernstein, the president, will preside.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Miss Mary Grogan
Wed to Officer

The marriage Of Miss Mary Louise
Grogan to Comdr. Edward H
Fritzsche, United States Coast
Guard, took place in New York City
last Tuesday. Comdr. George E
McCabe, United States Coast Guard
was best man and Mrs. McCabe was
matron of honor.
Mrs. Fritzsche is the daughter Of
Mr.. Harley H. Grogan, technical
aide, United States Coast Guard
and Mrs. Grogan, of Washington
The brides brother. Comdr. Harley
E. Grogan, United States Coast
Guard. is a classmate of Comdr
Fritzsche. who is the son Of Mr.. ano
Mrs. A. E. Fritzsche of Cleveland
Ohio.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Pen Women Tea

Miss Mary Badger Wilson. whose
novel. Canon Brett" will be pub
lished this month, will review cur
rent best seller at the tea Of the
District Branch, League of Ameri-
can Pen Women, tomorrow. Mrs
Helen Orr Watson. a past president
of the branch. will be the hostess
Mrs. Imogen B. Clarke Is book
review chairman.
Evening star., 1942-02-17
Catholic Meeting

A get acquainted party" for
Catholic newcomers to Washington
will be held by the Piux XI Guild
this evening from 8 to II o'clock,
at the Hotel Hay Adams. There
will be cards, games, dancing and
entertainment. Miss Anne Moore Is
chairman.
Evening star., 1942-02-17

shire avenue NV. Bridge will bs
played following dinner.
Delegates from Washington to
the Tenth District Conference to
be held in Baltimore March 81 and
% are Mrs. william Clark Taylor
and Miss Bess Ryder. Alternates
are Miss Alma McCrum and Miss
Kathryn Tancill