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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
(Reg. U. s. Pat. Of.) BY JACK GUENTHER

New York, June 26-(UP)-Big blonde Lee Savold, 8 2O0-pound hunk of prize fighter who has been chasing rainbows for 10 years, la- mented today that all those stories abouts pots of gold are so many shamful frauds, hollow shams and Nbelous deceits. Savold finally has caught his rainbow and he says the thing isn't worth a quarter.
 The bronzed middle-westerner finally lifted himself to the top flight of ths heavyweight division a month ago in Washington. He knocked out Lou Nova and, for the first time in his long career, he found himself in a position to commercialize on his talents. But, he remarks dolefully, there still is no gold in sight.
 '"There just isn't anybody to fight" the amiable youngstar said somewhat dejectedly. My manager has g offers from as many dif- ferent promoters but there just isn't anyone around to get into the ring with me. The only fellows I haven't beaten are either in mili- tary service or they aren't avail able. It leaves me with little or nothing to do."
 The situation was serious for the Des Moines, Ia, boy who started boxing when he was 16. retired three years ago to work as a bar tender, and now is travelling along at terrific clip. Lee has defeated % of his last 30 opponents and under normal conditions he would draw from $10,000 up for a single appearance. Instead, he can't draw anything.
 Money Wasted
 "We have offers from Toledo, Little Rock, Memphis, Detroit Tulsa, San Francisco, Wilmington Hollywood and almost every town you can think of." shuddered Sa- vold's manager, Bill Daly. while he wept large tears on the shoulder of my new baby blue and burnt sienna sport coat. "But that money-and just think of that monay-iS going to waste.
 ''It's like this: We try to arrange a fight with Gunnar Barlund and we find he is working as a brick layer. We say, Gunnar, here is a chance to earn some big money And Gunnar looks at us and says he is getting $121 a week laying bricks and that he has no intention of quitting such a good job to re- turn to a business like fighting. We try to get a match with Henry Cooper. He is working in defense plant and hasn't any time to spare, We've already whipped Buddy Baer, Nova, Lou Brooks, Claudio Villar, Eddie Sims and a number of others. The only boxer we can get is Bob Pastor. We have an of- fer to fight Bob Pastor in New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
BY HARRY CRIMSON NEA Service Sports Editor


 New York, June 26.-No fantasy this. J. Reid Spencer, the 70-year- old concert pianist whose misfor- tune it is to live near Ebbets Field, has won a tremendous victory. MT. Spencer, who hauled the Brooklyn management to court to compel 1t to cease the pre-game organ music, has received assurances that Gladys Gooding, the noise box impresario, will hereafter play pianissimo. This has caused quite ripple on the Gowanus.
 We take you to our favorite Flat bush pub, where the following ani- mated conversation takes place:
 JOE: I hold de Dodgers am go- ing to play pianissimo?
 MOE: Never hold of de bum. Can he hit as good as Medwick?
 JOE: Pianissimo aint no ball player. Oats music for Gladys on de urgan.
 MOE: oh, gets 1t, Gladys ain't gonna play de urgan. She's gonna play de pianissimo. Oats a little pianer.
 JOEIs NdW. 0OluC guy AldAAiSS Spencer was Eerling about de urgar music. So de Buns promised tC play concert music. Stuff by Mea. thoven, Hams, Hidin' and some other guys.
 MOE: Which one of dem Bum! wrote de Joisey Bounce? Glady! can sure use her left on dat baby
 JOE: I dunno, but what do vol think of dat bum Spencer com plainin' about de music. He mus De Giant fan.
 MOE: Yeh, sounds like a Terr! man to me. Dose peepul in Nev York is crazy.
 Next week: East Lynne.
 Of course. it could only happeI on the banks of the Gowanus, ant where did Larry MacPhail get th' organ idea in the first place? Some e.na said he pof if at MaCV'S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
OverIin, ApOstoIi ln
 'Grudge' Go Tonight

Norfolk, Va, June 26 - (UP) - Sailors Fred Apostoli and Ken Overlin, former middleweight cham pions, settle their five-year grudge tonight at Foreman Field in the Nays first big boxing bout of the war.
 Betting is even and heavy on this 10-round bout in which Boatswain's Mate Apostoli of the Norfolk Naval Training Station seeks revenge from Machinist's Mate Overlin of the Norfolk Naval Air Station.
 Apostoli has been gunning fol Overlin ever since "Conga Ken ruined his New York debut witt an upset decision at the old Hippo. drome back in 1887, before either was champion.
 Proceeds to the navy relief. They are expected to exceed $13,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
FORMER CADDY BEST ON GREENS. IN 3-2 VICTORY
PrOtege of Bobby Grant CIicks-BOucher Third
 Flight Winner
BY JOHN A. CLuNEY

Biblical history repeated itself as David, represented by little Eddie Wilkes of the Wethersfield Country club slew" the golfing giant, Goliath, or rather, tall and heavy Frank Staskowski of Green Woods yesterday afternoon at the Country Club in Waterbury, winning the Connecticut amateur golf champion ship of 1942, the forty-third since the turn of the century. In 1907- 1908 the winner was Buckingham P Merriman, chairman of the tourna- ment for the local club. Wilkes won his first major golf meet by a score of 3 up and 3 to play.
 Using his golf clubs, rather thar sling shot, David" Wilkos, protege of Bobby Grant, standout amateur golfer over Goliath" Stas' kowski, whose tee-shotS, reportedly tremendous as to distance, were matched more than few times by the l45 pound wilkes, a player as steady as the proyerbial clock. Close Medal Score
 Both young men were out in 39 four strokes over part in the Hnorn- ing, Wilkes coming in with B, one below par as his huge opponent eQualled par figures. It was 72-73, but Wilkes gained an important two hole lead which stood him in good stead in the afternoon half of the S6 hole final, for Staskowski picked up the two holes, but never could get ahead, needing a beautiful birdie three on the dog-leg eleventh hole green to wipe out Wilkes edge. The latter found the sand on the short 18th while Frank was on the edge of the green, but little Eddie, a splendid trapper, blasted out for a short putt, to halve the hole in the scramble which eventually ended or the 18th as Wilkes drove the 233 yard 14th green for a conceded birdie as StaskoWski messed up the hole from tee to green; lost the 18th and being down, halved the 18th, where. the match ended.
 Of $405 in entry fees, $500 was awarded as prizes of defense stamps the winner getting 6 handsome rep lica of the Robert D. Pryde trophy on which his name will be inc scribed with many others since the first state amateur golf meet in 1899. StaskowSki had his cheer ing section from Winsted on his heels, but they could not help his putting and whe nhis drives started to "sour" 1t was all over but the walk back to the clubhouse.
 Stuart Henderson, golf expert for the Hartford Times, officiated at the afternoon match, Harold w. Smith of the home club, working as off, ficial referee for the morning half of the final.
 Boucher Wins
 Hop Brooks Pete Burke, whose work in defense plant has cramped his golf style a Dit, as he does not have too much time to play; was 8 2 to 1 victim of Norwich Bobby Patrick in the consolation division; :; but East Mountains Bob Boucher, Crosby golf captain won the third flight finals; and Don Futile, Jr., took the fourth flight honors in a 20 hole match with Johnny Pracon of Wethersfield.
 William J. Sweeney, president of the CGA is also senior golf cham pion as of Wednesday when he defeated H. w. Hell of Wethersfield 1 up, l9 holes. Final score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
UCONN OKAYS FROSH

Storrs, Conn.,, June 26-(UP)- The University of Connecticut joined five other members of the New England College conference on athletics today in allowing freshmen to compete in all varsity sports for the duration of the war.
 Others abolishing the freshman rule were Rhode Island State, Massachusetts State, New Hamp- shire, Maine and Northeastern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
NEWARK BOW-ARROW
 MAN NEW CHAMPION

Storrs, Conn, June 26-(UP) - The Eastern Archery Associations York round championship was held today by Carl J. (Dutch) Weese, Newark, N. J., who out-shot 194l title-holder E. Harold Potts, Moorestown, N. J., by 24 points. . Weese turned in a final score of 246~l380 against Potts 252-1356.
 Miss Alice Shafer, Dunkirk, N. r. won both the national and Colum- bia round titles. and tied the east ern record in the Columbia.
 Miss Ann Weber, Bloomfield, N. J., was. runner-up in both events.
 Winner of the Junior American round was Sidney Gwirtzman Belrose, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
NAUGATUCK BLUEBIRDS AT WASHINGTON PARK

The Washington Hills will meet the Naugatuck Bluebirds tonight at Washington Park at 6 o'clock. The Hills minus the services of captain Mike Mobile, Billy Mccormick and Lefty McGrath were handed a set- back in Oakville Wednesday night but hope to be at full strength for tonight's contest. Speck Holden or Paddy Quilter will toe the rubber for the Hills with Doyle behind the plate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
BLOW TO TROTTING

Five thousand of the six thousand active harness horses in the United States perform at state and county fairs which have been suspended for the duration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26

TENNIS TO FOOTBALL Lester Stoefen, professional ten- his player, has signed g contract to play football for the Philadelphia Eagles next season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26

Jimmy Demaret, golf pro, intvo- duced something new in headgear when he appeared in a recent tour Inament wearing a stocking cap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26

Afternoon Round Wilkes Out. 454 554 345-39 StaszkowSki out
 543 564 434-38 Wilkes Tn :. 443 424 4 Staszkowski In 533 445 4
 Championship Ed Wilkes, Wethersfield, defeatet Frank Staszowski, Green Woods, and 2. (36 holes.)
 Consolation Bobby Patrick, Norwich. defeated Pete Burke, Hop Brook, 3 and i. (l8 holes).
 Third Flight Robert Boucher, East Mountain, defeated Ed Rapac1, Stanley, 2 and l. (18 holes).
 Fourth Flight D. s. Futile, Jf., Waterbury de- feated Johnny Pracon, Wethers- field, 1 up. (2O holes).
 Senior Division ". J. Sweeney, Shuttle Meadow, defeated Harry Hell, Wethersfleld, 1 up,. (19 holes).
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-11-26
THE DURANT NEWS, THURSDAY, OvEMBER 26, 1912.

iron November Is to December 1,
latter the Office of Price Admins
ltration postponed its nationwide
gasoline rationing program for pas
lsenger cars from November p to
December 1. The OPA also post
poned its fuel oil rationing starting
tate from November to %. The
OPA said all oil-burnIng equipment
in structures other than private
homes will be regarded by OPA as
convertible to other fuels and there
fore ineligible for fuel rations, an
less satisfactory proof is furnished
to the contrary. The ruling viii be
enforced after the second ~rationing
period.
Production and Labor Supply
OES Director Byrnes asked Wal
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-11-26
Continued from Page One)

Admiral William d. Leahy, Chief
of Staff to President Roosevelt, said
aircraft carriers, large and small,
escort vessels, landing boats and
other kinds of naval units are about
to be built with a timing almost
equal to the pre-war mass produc-
ton of motor cars" He said the
U. S. is building submarines in a
little more than one year, twice as
fast as before the war-aircraft
carriers are being built in II months
-battleships, that used to require
five years, not take three-destroy-
ers require six months, one third OF
the former time.
Rationins
The Office of Defense Transpor-
tation postponed its mileage ration
ing program for commercial vehicles
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-11-26
Nevin Music Club Meets
With Miss Eimore

The Nevin Music Club held its
regular monthly meeting Nov, 10,
1912, with Miss Martha Elmore as
hostess. The president, Mrs. c. A.
Doster presided over the business
meeting. Miss Carolyn Mcpherson
was elected to the membership of
the Club, and Mrs. Ralph Walker
was elected an honorary member.
After the business meeting the
following program was given:
Norway and Netherlands.
Piano: Ritournell, OPP. So, Ole Olsen
Mrs. Lipsey
Voice: Salveijg's Song,
Peer Gynt Greg
Last Night the Nightingale
Wake Me - Kieruft
Mrs. Doster
Musical Sketches from Norway
and Netherlands -. Mrs. OCair
Choral: Hymn of Thanksgiving
Hollands National Anthem.
Piano: Danse Joyeuse $500. Leker
Mrs. Lipsey
The visitors for the Afternoon
were Mrs. C. C. Ven Keuren, Mrs
J. w. Howell, and Mrs. Will Ell
more. The hostess erved delicious
cookies and coffee during the socia
hour.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-11-26
Mrs. N. w.. Kyle
Honors Guest

Mrs N. w. Kyle was hostess to
wo tables of bridge, in the home
of her mother, Mrs. j. P. Durham,
in honor of her house guest Mrs.
w. b. Lundy of Memphis.
Those attending were Mrs. Albert
Tatum, Mrs. l.. X. Sutton, Mrs,
Miles Ray, Mrs. Bill Tucker, Mrs.
Paul Odom and Mrs. w. S. Heggie.
At the end of the games, Mrs. Miles
Ray won the prize for high score.
Mrs. Kyle, also. presented Mrs
Lundy with a lovely gift. "A delici-
Gus salad course was served by tht
hostess, assisted by her mother.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-11-26

Protection Chairman Nelson to un-
dertake a vigorous program to
standardize goods produced for
civilian consumption and to elimi-
nate all frills and wasteful practices.
Mr.. Byrnes also asked the Office Of
Civilian Supply to determine the
minimum civilian needs, and saio
it will be the oES policy to guar
antee the American people at least
their essentia,s.
Labor Secretary Perkins. at the
request of the War and Navy De
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-11-26

partments and the Maritime Com
mission, lowered the minimum age
for women employed in war indus
tries from Is to is years, The war
agencies stated the continued inelu-
sion in war contracts of the 1S-year
provision would impair seriously
the conduct of government business
by r~etarding essential production Z
In ordering the change, Secretary
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-11-26

keep on file q certificate of age
showing that every girl employed by
him is at least 16 no girl under
1S shall be employed for more than
eight hours in any one day. or be-
tween the hours of 10 Pm. and
s AN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Dutch Ship
Torpedoed
In Atlantic
Registered U. 8. Patent once
ny International New. ser,Ic.

Details of the sinking Of a
United Nations vessel. the first
reported since last Saturday, were
told today by ia survivors OF a
small Dutch merchantmen, tor
pedoed and sent to the bottom
with the loss of % lives.
The vessel sank within three
minutes after a torpedo from an
Axis U-boat struck amidshipS
causing an explosion that de
stroyed the tifeboat, according to
First Officer Arien Blam. SpokeS-
man for the survivors who were
landed at southern port.
Capt. G. Niemann, maSter of the
vessel, was seen clinging 10 the
lileboat as the ship went down on
the evening Of July "a approx
mately 800 miles off the north
coast of South America, Blam
said.
Only those who leaped into the
water survived. They managed to
get aboard a liferaft which was
amply provisioned.
After two days AT sea the sur
Nivors were sighted by a navy
plane which directed a merchant
vessel 10 the scene.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
ATTACK OF TIMOR

Allied medium bombers attacked
both shipping and Japanese install
'lations in the Banda Sea, west OF
New Guinea.
Shipping also was attacked off
the south coast of Timor in the
Dutch East Indies, where previous
raids had resulted in sinking one
Japanese cargo vessel. the prob
able sinking of a second and heavy
damage TO an enemy cruiser.
There were no Allied losses.
The complete lack of japanese
operations in any theater except
the SolomonS indicated how thor
oughly the enemy has been tied up
BY the surprise American assault
and the corresponding air activity
by Allied forces from Australian
bases
At Rabaul. where the Japs pre-
viouSly have had many planes
based. only eight fighters came
into the air TO intercept the heav-
lest forces ever sent against that
base by the Allies.
1t was revealed that Melbourne
had It's first air raid alert last
night but there was no confirma-
ton of the presence OF japanese
planes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Big Guns Duel
Across Channel

LONDON. Aug u GNS).-
German long-range guns. located
between Boulogne and Calais on
the occupied French coast, fired
80 heavy shells into the Dover
area of England edriy today.
British coastal batteries replied
for an hour. prccipitatlng one of
the most fierce artillery duels to
take place across the Channel for
some time
The gun ia shes were reflected
by low-hanglng clouds and Int up
the Still-darkened sky, the sea and
land on both sides Of the Channel.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 13 CUP)-
Clark Gable, who joined the army
as a buck private. had TO fight
through movie fans who mobbed
the depot last night when he
boarded a train for Miami.
The big cared herman and a
buddy who enlisted with him were
driven 10 Alhambra 10 avoid
crowds al Union Station, but en-
countered- throng there. too.
Their departure was delayed sew
eral minutes.
En- route TO the air corps train
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
500 Raj Planes
.Shdtter Mdiinz
I'd Night in Row
Tons Of Bombs Dropped;
Few German Raiders
Over England, Scotland

LONDON. Aug. 13 CUP).-"A
strong force OF British bomberS
hammered the important German
an q communications
center of Mainz last night for the
second consecutive night.
Some 500 planes took part in
Tuesday nights raid. Last nights
was believed TO have been no
smaller
AirfieIds in the low countries
were also attacked
Hundreds of tons of high eX-
plosives, including block buster
bombs. and $4,000 incendiaries
were showered down upon the
city, the air ministry revealed.
international News Service
Said)
Five bOmberS were missing.
The air and home security min
iStrieS said a few German homhcrS
ranged over England and Scotland
during the night. a few reaching
the London area where they
caused the first air raid casualties
since July 30.
The communique cited "a small
number Of casualties, some fatal
in the greater London area. a
single plane dropped bombs on
southeastern Scotland causing
minor damage.
The RATS sally into Germany
apparently began before midnight.
The Berlin radio left the air at
HAS p m The German radio
today admitted the second raid on
Mainz, saying buildings had been
damaged in residential areas.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Fans Send-off for Gable
Film Star Who Enlisted in Army Battles through
Crowd TO Board Train for Pilots School

ing school at Miami the actor said
the sooner he got gun. the better
it would suit him The army took
precautions to get him there in
one piece, remembering the fans
who tore buttons for souvenirs
from the clothes of James Stewart,
another star, when he was in
Quoted while back.
The 4l-year-old Gable wore his
customary blue serge suit, red
dish necktie. and the teeth the
army insisted he get before he
could 60 Jap hunting.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Postpones
Solomon Report

TOXIC. Aug. Is (Japanes
broadcast recorded by UP IN New
fork) Naval quarters said today
hat imperial headquarters prob
IDLY would give. tomorrow, further
ietails of the Solomon Islands bat
lie which had been scheduled for
,elease today.
The Japanese command has been
dent for days on the battle after
1 first communique claiming bic
American losses. japanese propa.
.andists have referred vaguely "a
ne battle. claiming a biz victory
Is they did in the battles Of tho
Coral Sea and Midway where the
Japanese we're defeated.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
MISHAPs ONLY CASUALTIES

Only serious actual casualties OF
the three-day battle resulted from
night truck accidents along tho
narrow road, There were nc
fatalities.
But as the simulated attack de-
veloped. however, folding in tho
lines, our regimental surgeon, Mai
Edwin Blumendahl 81 Orange
City, Ia. got a workout knitting
air. UmpireS ruled our casualties
exceeded 30 per cent. Ambulances
roared up and down military
roads. Aid stations we're estab.
liShed in mudholeS and under drip
ping foliage.
Your correspondent was twice
killed in action " The first day OF
hoStilitieS a Jap bomber planted a
100 FOUNDER flour sack within
10 feet of my lookout. Again, just
before the final victory he tank
in which | was riding was
destroyed by enc my anti-tank
units.
was glad il was only A game
But stubble-bearded doughboys
bleary eyed from three SleepleSS
nights under fire, grumbled:
II wish to hell this was the
real thing"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Nazi Bomber Over iceland

REYKJAVIK. Iceland, Aug. 13
GNS).-A German bomber was
observed over western Iceland
Tuesday afternoon, it was Off
cially announced today. The town
Of Akureyri had an air raid alert,
but there were no incidents.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
BIC GUNs TNkE TOLL

Generally. il was reported. Ger
man wedges thrust into Soviet
defenSeS around KletSkaya and
KotclnikovSki were taking a costly
hammering from Soviet artillery
and fierce counter attacks
Front-lne dispatches said, how
ever, that the Germans, seemingly
with heavy reinforcementS, had
Increased the ferocity OF their
efforts 10 crash through TO Stain
grad
The Germans were losing thou
sands Of men and many tanks and
planes and gaining little in the
areas of kraSnndar- and Aaikep,
each Of which is about SIS miles
from the Black Sea, front-hne dis
matches rcDOTtPd
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Russians Check
German Drive
In Caucasus
But Enemy Pushes On
in Cherkessk Area,
Steps Up Battle Tempo
By HENRY SHAPIRO
Initrd Press stan Correspondent

MOSCOW Aug. i3. - Adviccs
from tho devastated north eau
raSuS indicated today that stiffcn-
ing Russian resistance had checked
the Germans al all points. except
IN the CherkeSSk area, where they
apparently are trying 10 drive over
the rugged mountains to the Black
Sea
The Soviet noon communique
announced a German advance on
the south side Of the Kletskaya
front. Is miles northwest Of The
great industrial city Of Stalingrad
Onsetting the advance. the Rus
SLAMS drove into German lines
northeast of KotclnikovSki and inn
proved their positions, the COM
munlQuc said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Defense Victorious.
In Hawaii Battle
Maneuvers Prove Any Attack
Can Be RepeIIed, Army Declares

Neil international News Service correspondent in
Hawaii the only agency reporter to accompany
United States forces throughout the largest and
prehensve army in the history of the islands His
exclusive the which United States
troops theoretically repealed attempted Japanese invasion
{
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
Ry FRANK NELL
International News Service stan Writer

guns belched flame Trucks were
theoretically blown to bits by land
mines. Casualties on both sides
were extremely heavy, according
to umpires. But slowly the Ameri-
can troops were forced TO with
draw further into the dense
jungles.
That was the beginning of little
Bataan. Terrain here is identical
10 the ground whore Macarthur
and his valiantS made history.
Meanwhile, other fronts were
forming throughout the island
Down along the beaches, tank and
motorized units reptised wave
after wave of invaders. Disregard
ing losses. the Japs continued 10
land from the reef-protected water
Under the unbelievable advance,
the determined defenders with
drew into the mountain Jungle
growth.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-13
The w az
TODAY
Pacific Thrusfs
Well PIonned,
Roborg Shows

Psinstaking preparations
which enabled the start OF an
American naval, land and air
offensive i'm the Pacific are
discussed in the following
article by Mai Paul { RAJ
borg. noted military common
tator and author Of 'Mechan-
lied Might.