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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
GOMEZ VS. MOORE SLUCFEST LOOMS
Hard-Hitting Middlers Top Fight Card Here Next
 Friday

Indian Gomez, sensational Cuban middleweight better, will return to action here Friday night when he clashes with Larney Moore, Valley Stream, L. l., negro 150-pounder, in the 1o-round main event of the Waterbury A. C.'s fight card at Randolph Gloves Stadium.
 Gomez has had but two starts since coming to this country, both of them in Waterbury. Three weeks ago he outpjointed Jerry Fiorello, tough Brooklyn middleweight, in a great slugfest and came back a week later to knock out Mike Piskin New Jersey veteran.
 Likes To Fight
 Moore, who like Gomez is a will ing mixer, made big hit with To- cal fans several weeks ago when he lost a close decision to Irish Eddie Dolan. In fact there were more than a few fans who were of the opinion that the rugged New York young ster deserved no worse than a drew.
 Punch Hard
 Both Gomez and Moore are hard punchers. The Cuban had Fiorello, one of the most rugged men in the division, on the deck while Larney's dynamite-laden punches had Dolan in bad shape several times during their scrap.
 Fridays supporting card will be announced later in the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
Paul DOran HOnOred By
 200 Friends At Dinner

Ather speakers included Bobby Cavanaugh, Larry Mullen, Pierce Corden, George Casey, Joe Cos grove, Frank Nora, William Doran, Bill Cleary, Pat Doran, Alderman Martin Sullivan.
 Telegrams of good wishes were read from Johnny Moore, Pacific Coast league batting king; Atty, John Tobin; Rev. Albert A. Calla- han, John Chick" Kelley, sports editor of The American; Thomas ''Togey" Lawley, and Edward Red HenneSsey.
 The honored guest was presented several gifts including a suitable purse from those in attendance.
 The committee in charge of the testimonial included Martin Sulli- van, chairman; Patrick Shea, Jerry Rinaldi, Bobby Ray, Richard Brins- lev Cummings, Thomas Carroll and Joseph Rafferty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01

He's in the Army now, but Paul (Razorl Doran, City Amateur league baseball player for twenty years will hardly if ever forget the sendoff tn the form of a testimonial dinner which he received from more than 200 friends and well-wishers last night at Browns restaurant. Bright and early this morning, the Razor as he is known in the Dublin street set, was up and about, then on his way to the railroad station, where with scores of other Waterbury boys he Boarded a train for Fort Devens ems, the Army, and who knows what?
 Last night was Doran night in the west end, with more than 25 speak CTS having their say, including Mayor Vincent A. Scully, wartime mayor of Waterbury, and son of the city's first World War mayor. the late Martin Scully, whose two sons, Joseph and Frank are with the armed services of the United States in the present conflict, and their UlOAlGE, bllG lhpG ChIh 0NhAAgs "0S NA veteran of World War I who lost his life in a coasting accident in Water bury after he returned from France
 "Reminiscences
 Many were the baseball yarns that were uncovered by the speakers in which the guest of honor was a cen- tral figure, and the latter was not lost for words when it came his turn to acknowledge the splendid tribute which his friends had paid him.
 Speakers introduced by toastmas- ter John A. Cluney, in addition tc Mayor Scully were:
 City Clerk Joseph Shea, Harry X. Cashin, City League president Joseph Brophy, William P. ODon- nell, sports editor of The Republi- can, Assistant Supervisor of Rec reation William J. Derwin, Charles Beckman, Harry Melvin and Cliff ford McHale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
PEP RULES AS STEADY 8 TO5
 PICK OVER IVY
Fistic "NaturaI" May At. tract I2,OOO Fans Pay.
 ing $32,OOO

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 1 --(UP)- Hartfords greatest fight crowd since the bountiful days of the late io20's will be on hand to watch the l0- round bout tonight between Willie Pep. undefeated local featherweight, and Bobby Poison" Ivy, who also rose from the local east side.
 The bout, a natural for Hartford, probably will draw between 10000 and l2,000 fans, paying Q gate which may reach $S5,000.
 Pep hasn't lost Q professional bout in 47 starts, and Ivy is regarded as one of the nations leading feather weights.
 The betting odds favored Pep as high as 9 to 5 and 2 to 1, and there were many takers.
 The last fight which excited such tremendous interest in the central Connecticut area was in 1928 when Bat Battalino, also from the local east side, won the worlds feather weight championship from Andre RoutiS.
 Both are in prime condition, Lou Viscusi having carefully groomed Pep in keeping him from reaching his peak too soon. Pete Reilly, who has managed Bat Battalino and other worlds featherweight kings, asks only that Ivy'S inflghting be given credit mad that Pep be pen- alized if he does too much hold- ing. He and Dan Florio, who has been training Bobby in New York. predict Ivy will win on 8 kayo.
 Pep 8 to
 Meanwhile arguments wax hot and heavy everywhere one turns in this boom town as to the respective merits of the friendly rivals who arg fistic products of the battling east side, which is where Battalino came from. Pep remains an S-5 choice, with plenty of Ivy money covering
 Four Six-rounderS will complete the card. Heavyweights Joe (Bis Boy) Carilli of Hartford and Adam Spencer of Philadelphia clash ir one. Spencer, James Joy Johnston's latest heavyweight favorite. has won all l2 of his pfo-fights. il on knockouts. Carilli has stopped five of his last six victims.
 Welterweights Al Musto of Chi- cago and Lexon Dingle of Philadela- phia meet in another six. Middle weights Art Tatta of New Haven and Frankie Yatt of Brooklyn have been paired. Hartford's Pat Casey goes after his fourth straight victory in taking on New Ravens Frankie Young. who has won five in a row. They've welterS.
 There are plenty of tickets for the show, priced at $5.50, $3.50 and g. Reservations can be made by phoning 7-5300. The main bout will go on at about 9:30 D. IT..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
U. s. Rubbernen Shut
 Out Chemical Ten

Naugatuck, Sept. l-BiII Rado and Eddie Urashka treated the Nauga- tuck softball faithful to the finest pitching exhibition of the season last evening at Recreation field as the U. s. Rubber company "l0'' eliminated the Naugatuck Chemical array from contention for second round Industrial league honors by eking out a To victory. Rado gave up just two hits in annexing his 18th win of the season, while Urash- ka granted the "Keds" four, all of the one-base variety.
 Lou King scored what proved to be the winning marker in the first inning when he singled to right, moved around to third as Farrar dragged a perfect bunt for an in- field single. and scored as Joe Nar- dello handcuffed Jack Dunn with a line drive which he could not re- coysr in time to make the play at home.
 The Chemical team threatened to tie it up in the fourth inning when Ashmore reached first on Clicks error and went to second on Ed- munds' sacrifice, only to be cut down at the plate on a perfect throw from left field by Joe Gedja while attempting to score on Aauges' single.
 The brilliant fielding of Don Gum noud, Frankie Edmunds. Jack Dunn and Bob Mariana resulted in the game producing only nine base- runners over the seven inning route. two of which were granted bases on balls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
BashfuI 3ucko
 Praises Dodgers


 Washington. Sept. - (U.P) - Buck Newsom. the American Leagues most loquacious pitcher, gave his new inates-the Brooklyn Dodgerg-a sample of his eloquence last night immediately after being sold by the Washington Senators.
 The big righthander wired con- gratulations to Manager Leo Dure- cher and then treasured the Brook lyn public that the Dodgers "ain't got nothin' to worry about now"
 Newsom forwarded the congratu- latOry wire to Durocher minutes after the Senators announced that he had been sold to Brooklyn for an undisci0ged cash sum and Pitcher Jack Kraus of the Montreal Royals = Do6ger farm club in the fnterna- tional League.
 The telegram read. according to Newsain-
 T want to congratulate you on buying pennant insurance. I'm still a good pitcher"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
DUSTY SOFTBALL
 PLAYOFFS TONIGHT
Benrus and ScOviIl Shape Up as Series FinaIists
 Next Week

Anxious to decide the Industrial League softball championship of 1s42 before Santa Claus comes down that snow-topped chimney, Benrus and American Brass teams will tangle tonight to settle the National division half of the title, winner to meet the American League winner in a series of three games or less for the title. In addition to the B-AB game, the Paper Box and Plume Atwood the 2-3 teams in the American division of the league will replay a game. Both contests are carded for Hamilton Park at 6:15 o'clock. The Box-P. A. winner to meet .Scovills for the right to meet Benrus or American Brass for the championship of the Dusty softoall circuit.
 Odds On
 Benrus is 3 to to take American Brass, Paper Box Il to 5 to win from Plume Atwood. according to the loops official odds-layer, Stand off Percentage Touslehead, who, without the slightest provocation quotes a price on everything from softball to Stalingrad's chances ot standing off these nasty Nazis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
Claire Fleming Cracker Hill
 Tennis Champion

Claire Fleming captured the Cracker Hill Girls Club tennis tournament yesterday morning by posting thrilling 6-3, 6-4 triumph over Mary Bobbin at the Fulton Park courts.
 By winning the tourney, Miss Fleming will receive the Cracker Hill A. c. Memorial trophy, Miss Bobbin to be awarded the runner up prize of beautiful gold medal.
 Both contestants played inspired tennis with the best played match of the tournament resulting. Miss Fleming took the lead in the open ing game of the first set and then proceeded to defend it the remain der of the way. Miss Bobbin. a left handler, stayed with the winner all the way until the end, but she lost out against the hard drives of Miss Fleming, being forced into the back court most of the way.
 Miss Fleming took 20 lead in games in thes opening set before Bobbin registered a win. The two then battlcd to three all from where Miss Fleming took three straight games to cop the set 6-3.
 Again in the second set, Miss Fleming opened on the long end of the score, but Miss Bobbin came right back to tie it up at l-1. The winner of the opening set then jumped ahead to 3-l before Miss Bobbin took another game. Both then captured ore, making the score AZ. Miss Bobbin, with her tricky left handed style in operation, took the next two games to tie the count but Miss Fleming quickly came back to post pair of wins to cop the set and the match at 6-4.
 Miss Fleming will receive the Cracker Hill A. c. Memorial trophy, dedicated to the members of the Hill Club now in the armed service. Two seasons ago the Hills had one of the fastest Amateur teams of the State of Connecticut. losing but three contests during the entire season. After Uncle Sam called. the club turned over it's bat and ball fund treasury to the tourna- ment for a trophy in memory of these stars: Outfielder Frank Maher of Camp Lee. Virginia; Outfielder Bud Goodale of the San Diego Mar inc Base; Shortstop Bill O'Keefe of Ohio; Catcher Vincent Egan of Pearl Harbor; Outhelder Frank Lyons of Fort Bragg; and 6 num- Der of others soon to be called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01

follows: midwest -AGinnesota: east - Fordham; southern Duke; southeastern Alabama; Pacific coast = California; Big Six - Mis- souri; southwest - Texas Aggies, and Rocky Mountain = Utah.
 Four Team Scramble
 The big fight in the national title. as We see it from a distance, will be among Minnesota, Fordhan, Notre Dame and California. Ford ham. like Minnesota lost its head coach. Both Sleepy Jim Crowley Of the Rams and Bernie Bierman of the Gophers have gone into service and are coaching teams of the fiy- ing corps. But at FondhaEn, Earl Walsh -- successor to Crowley and one of his longtime assistants - is building another great team, an outfit blessed with two great back fields. and an aggregation that should compare fayorably with any in the land.
 Tn the midwest, Notre Dame will challenge Minnesota for supremacy. but we fear that the Irish. shift ing from the traditional Rockne system to the T formations Of Coach Frank Leahy. Hill not be as effec- tiyely formidable as usual, despite their collection Of talent and de- spite Angelo BeFteln, their passing ace.
 From the Golden West comes word that the University of California at last is ready to toss in an outfit thss Hil ehallsnge any in the country The Golden Bears. one Of the fes west eoast teams to retain thetE original coach, seem 10 fulfil ans dream ever experienced by Coach Stub Allison. They have 6 big squad of returning letternen and the fresh blood of an exceptionally fine crop Of sophomores. They seem destined to make the coast and the cossntgy forget about Oregon State last neasnn's conference and noal B0Hl winner. Oregon State will ks strong again. but probably mol stEang enonRh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01

bow-legged gents might have seen amblng around downtown today got that way from rolling around night Little Peu Doran as he calls himself made acceptance speech of thanks and ncenee itself Razor listened for more than two hours over-sized camshel of his as Harry Melvin Uncle Pat Doran Bill Cary Joe CosgroVe Ch others and recalled to mind some of the ecapades that had laughs enough in Miller like professional pal-oear talk he started and would be conyersatonay speaking not for the whispered in voice that rumhed like steam locomotive dough Sit down. gotta hit the grease at o'clock"
 space permit the printing of the humorous his friends but there related by Paul himself he recalled Smoky Dennis Manager Harry Melvin Teye Johnny Jabonowsk and national tour with local to Cincinnati Cleveland Pittsburgh and West Baden Springs, Indiana.
 Today the Army where it. if be good soldier he to his widowed well feel of his contribution to the effort
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
Eagles Top Zuppke Stars

Philadelphia. Sept. 1 - CU.PJ - Tommy Thompson and Bob Priest Iy combing excellent passing and re- eeiylng. led the Philadelphia Eagles tO a l0.B victor yoyeT Bob Zuppke's $ College AlI-Slars before 75 GOO spec tatogs last night
 Almost 10000 service men were among the thr0ng that watched the Th0Fnpson to Priestly combination click for the first scores in the sec 0nd and fourth periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
BrOOkIyn's Grid Dodgers Show At Hartford Sunday

Hartford, Sept. l-Despite the loss of some men of the 1941 squad, among them Ace Parker, the Brook lyn Dodgers, who come to Hartford Sunday next, are rated as strong enough to be among the choices to win the National Professional Foot ball league championship this sea- son.
 Coach Mike Getto, successor to Dr. Jock Sutherland. declares the Dodgers have suffered lesser loss than any of the rival clubs through departure of players for the armed forces and he rates the 1942 club strong enough to rate nomination as favorites for the championship,
 Sixteen new faces are seen in the squad now working out daily. Among the newcomers who are al- ready impressing as notable addi- tions to the Brooklyn ensemble, are Walter Fedora, hard-running ball. carriers from George Washington University; Hal Mccullough, Cor nell backfield star; Bernie Weiner, a guard from Kansas State; and two ends, Joe Tofil, who halls from Indiana and Don Eliason, an end from Hamline.
 Pug Manders, leading ground gainer; "Bruiser" Kinard, punishing tackle; Wendell Butcher, quarter back; Merlyn Condit, speedy back and adroit kicker, and Herman Hodges, fleet end, are among the familiar names in the Dodger list ings for this year.
 The Brooklyn squad comes here to play the New London Diesels, former New England champions. A record crowd is expected to see this game marking the first invasion of Hartford hy major league pro football team in IS years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
OAKVILLE SOFTIES BLANK CIV CHAMPS Smith Beats YarnaII 20 With TwO-Hit Mound
 Masterpiece

Not many mound rivals have out- pointed Pete Yarnall of Benrus and Walnut A. c. softball clubs this season, even for a few innings, which indicates that the particular hero of the tail end of the softball season is brother Heavy" Smith of Oakville, who, last evening not only defeated Yarnall and the Walnut A, c. in the first of the City, Wide playoff series for the l942 tile, but did it the hard way. with two-hit pitching just that blanked the Nuts 20 for a well-earned victory.
 We'll Done
 Having won the title for the past two seasons, the Walnuts, with Var nall on the hill were anything but soft touches" which makes Smiths pitching, the hitting of Orsini and and Palmer and the general play of the Oakyillians all the more im- pressiye for they won the hard way when the chips were down" Orsini hit a single in inning three which drove in two runs and meant the ball game as smith held the Wal nut stickers at bay from start to finish.
 When the teams will meet again has not been agreed upon definitely next Monday being Labor Day but they hope to wind up the title series as soon as possible: Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
(Reg. II. s. Pat. Of.) By LACK CLDDY

(Unated Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 New York. Sept. l.-tUP)-As the nations collegiate football players swing into training. there is much cOgitation among the fans in the various sections regarding the mer- It's of the various teams.
 To save the fans further trouble, we giye them now what might be called the Cuddy table of winners in every area. It is all very simple this presentation Of the winning teams. And nothing can prevent the ultimate success Of the Cuedy plan If the teams come through and win as deglgnated, which they should after being given the inspiration Of our forecast.
 Again?
 Answering immediately the s6s maestion - What will be the out ekanding team of the i942 season? - We will say. right of, Mime sota."
 Explaining. he will a6d that the golden Gophers not only will re- peas for the Big Ten title. but they Rill establish the strongest claim tc Ene mythical national crown, despite lhL challenge Of iD Forebam in the east. end e2) California on the Pacific coast. or course Aotre Dame. 6 midwest independent VII 6eYnaud consideration. as always bui me donst believe the South Benc aoareQation wall Dc among the three Ke have mentioned in the stfeief running
 Why 60 Ke like MinnesotAr Vel
 fte a sort Of habit. like Tespe slinl nollcemen. Also. the GopheEs havl 8 ielternen returning from ths Hean that ployed through last sea. rnnss schedule unbeaten and nntiet to take the Big Ten title and ne rohust claim t0 Che national bon net ..-.
 IT our fans insist upon pinnini sss down. we win name file sectiona nsnnaEs according 1o the4 akeaSs ai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
Mercantile Primers Meet Wednesday

Wednesday evening of this week has been designated as the time for team representatives interested in the Mercantile Bowling league for the i942 season. to gather at the Sena Recreation alleys on North Main street, for the purpose of dis cussing plans relative to getting un- der way for the concerns i2th con- secutive season. Al Koskey, secretary of the league headed by Andy Juli- ano, has sent out notice to all of last seasons entries and invites any others interested to be present at the time named.
 Verriker Painters slid into the championship last season after a close. down the stretch battle with Metropolitan Cleaners, defending champions of the popular Tin cir- cult.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
Jersey City, Montreal
 Int. Loop Winners
Ry United Pressl

(Undatedl-B0bby Coofnhs plEch- cd the Jersey City Giants 10 a 4-3 triumph over the Syracuse Chiefs in one of two games scheduled in tlle International League Monday nishl.
 Held tG only one run for she first seven innings by Charley Barrett, the Giants scored twice ia tbe eighth and tailed what psased to be the winning run of Lynn Nelson in the ninth.
 Montreal walloped the Buffalo Bic sons. e-3. putting the game away with four runs il the nlnsh. Dutch Meyer accounted for ail Of Buffalc's runs. tomerlng ln the fourth with f@A an.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
BROWN

Providence R, l., Sept I,--(uP)- An abbreviated Brown squad Of about 20 candidates held its second workout today under Coach J. Nell lEklpl Stanley. The initial session yesterday was devoted to blocking drill. dummy serimmage and inter ference for linenen. Only players now attending classes will particl-, pate ln early drills. and the squad will not be augmented until fall classes start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
K0sT0N C0LLRGR

Newton, Mass, Sept. - tU.Pg The Boston College football squad was strengthened today with the arrival 0f six more candidates in- clndlng dll B0nley, an outstanding varsity tackle last year. Vic Palla- dino. sophomore guard. suffered the first serious injury of the season when he c0llided head on with an- other player and sustained cut over hls left eye that required seven stitches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
HARVARn

Cambridge, Mass. Sept. l.-(UP) Coach Dick Harlow was ready to start from scratch today in ar effort to whip together 6 Harvard foot ball team. Though 100 eandidatas reported for the first ofilclal drill yesterday. there was not one full- time regular from last year. Har- low said he planned to send fresh- man candidates to another field to learn the rudlments of his system before trying to place them on the varsity squad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
College Football
HOLY CROSS

Worcester. Mass. Sept. l.-(UP) Head Coach Anthony Scanlan was faced with a serious line problem as Pete Maurano of Everett, lead- ing center candidate at Holy Gross, was forced to quit because of the recurrence of an old knee injury. Scanlan believed he might be able to fill the spot with a Worcester boy, Myles Sweeney who showed promise as a freshman but failed to report last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
ThiSSpOrting
 World
Laugh And Live Longer
By JOHN A. cLUNEY

Wa1UWW NaEVC
 ute notice the public relative Co the and on yeAnaah tag Harry King Krakow hrns to mind the stories he tells about m recently requested the Army o combat duty driving rcksomehng active as he navey put
 parkrs the Kngsh for background to the night Lvnsky met with Joe Louis was threatened p e other things that cuninaed w quick knockout by Louis over Levnssy-somewhe the second and fourth round
 After King showered had his noggn iced for half hour somewhat help him stand on ms feet without doing Ero Lenky left the building steered Sn in "tog the King felt drops Looking he nquired say dya unk itl Taking his and without chakng the manager quickly reped oh forgot to tell you Ks-te hes CALLED OFF"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

Games Yesterday Jersey City 1, at Syracuse (n). Montreal g, Buffalo (nIghi). (Only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01

Chciago at Washington. Cleveland at Philadelphia. St. Louis at New York. Detroit at Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
NORTHEAsTERN

Boskou, Sept. l.-lUP)-North- eastern University was without an assastant varsity coach today after the induction ol Anthony staruski,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
Baseball
 Standings A
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Games Yesterday

New York s, Detroit 3. Boston s, St. Louis G.
 Chicago 3, Philadelphia l (lstl. Chicago ,, Philadelphia N2nd)' (Only games scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01

Smith and Pierce; Yarnell and Coyiello. umplres Greece and drudzlnski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
Games Tsmorrs,V

Boston at Chicago. Philadelphia af Pittsburgh (night) Brooklyn at Cincinnati. New York at St, Louis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
Games Today
Games Tomorrow

Cleveland at Washington. Only game scheduled).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
PROBABLE PITCHERS
BY UNITED PRESS National League

New York CMcGee 5-3) at Chi cago (Passeau 17-10-4 p. m. (EWT)
 Brooklyn CHigbe lS-9) at Pitts burgh (Klinger S-lo-3:l5 p. m (EWT).
 Boston (Javery i2-I3) at St. Louis Dickson 5-2)-9:30 p. m. (EWT).
 Philadelphia (Johnson 7-lD al Cincinnati (Walter l2-l2)-3 p. m (EWT).