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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
SPORTS GETTING
FULL SHARE OF
WORKERS MONEY
Boxing, Hockey, Basket
ball, Racing Reaping
Huge Profits Now
BY LEO HI. PETERSEN
fTynitAd Presa Smorks Editor

NOnAtCW KEGSS SWUEb8 EuABUEI
New York, Feb. 24.-(UP) These
are boom times In the sports world.
Despite the ban on pleasure driv-
ing In the east and wartime trans
portation difficulties the country
over, sports is enjoying one Of Its
best box office seasons this win
ter.
Considering the talent they have
promoters are getting more than
their share Of the war workers
earnings. They are doing almost
as well as they did in the 1905,
considered the golden decade Of
sports.
No Standouts
They can't match the talent Of the
20's or the million dollar gates, for
there are no Babe Ruths, Bobby
Joneses, Bill Tildens, Man O'Wars,
Jack Dempseys, Gene Tunneys OF
Red Oranges aroun today. But with
lesser lights they are Growing the
sports arenas of the nation.
Boxing is In the middle Of one
Of its best indoor seasons in history.
There aren't too many name"
fighters but boxers like Beau Jack,
Willie Pep, Ray Robinson and 9TH
ers are good enough to get the
people out. In Detroit, Philadel-
phia, Cleveland, New York, and
other eastern defense, centers there
are more boxing clubs operating to-
day than ever before. They are
running short Of preliminary fight
ers and are beginning to use boys
who in normal times still would be
doing their boxing In small clubs. In
normal times 1t would be pretty
hard to imagine $4,000 to 10000
people paying $3.50 and SITS for
ringside seats for some of the shows
Madison Square Garden is putting
on. The boxing boom isn't only
In the east-it's a nationwide up
swing.
Basketball at Madison Square
Garden will break all attendance
records this year and Is doing all
right at the box office all over the
country. So is hockey. The New
York Rangers, with the poorest
team In history, are running ahead
Of last years crowds. After going
20 games without a victory, more
than $4,000 fans turned out to see
the Rangers break their string at
the expense Of the Montreal Can
adiens.
In Detroit, 20 hockey games so
far this year have drawn more spec
tators than "a contests did last
season. In cities where there isn't
much defense work, hockey atten-
dance Is down but the decrease Is
small.
The few winter tracks operating
are drawing more people than eX-
pected and they are pouring almost
as much money thorugh the mutuel
machines as previously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
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a week, the Seahawks breaking
more marks than in any week sincs
the school opened.
Toughening the boys Is the right
idea, but II any Of the other rec
ords approaches in expended energy
the doing Of 1000 sit-ups, Comdr.
Tom Hamilton had best check up
on his Iowa instructors.
There Is no sense or percentages
in breaking up prospective pilots
before they even get into primary
flight training.
With the nrd Of the war, GundeT
Hagg, the great Swedish runner.
will head for this country, where
he would like to race the current
brilliant field Of American milers on
the olympic Games track In the
Los Angeles Coliseum.
According to Eric Winberg, New
York correspondent Of Stockholm
newspaper, Fireman Hagg believes
he can clip four or five seconds on
his 4:04.6 mile If pressed on q fast
strip in favorable weather.
The ambition Of Hagg, who estab.
lished II distance records in q little
more than a year, Is to give the
world a 4-minute mile, which was
inconceivable until the incredible
SWede came along.
With the end Of the war, Gundes
Haag would let the boys chase him
at any distance up to five miles.
And even a Gregory Rice would
have difficulty in keeping within
striking distance Of fellow who
has done 5000 meters in S:01.2, two,
miles in 8:47.8, three miles in 1881
and 5000 meters In 1882.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24

BIVENS CHAMP
FOR DURATION
Cleveland Negro 0. K. By
N. B. A. as I75-POund
Champion

Cleveland, Feb. 24.-CUP)-Jimmy
Hivlns, q hard-hitting Cleveland
Negro, reigned today as the "dura-
ton" light-heavyweight champion.
The dead-pan battler captured
the war-born title before $4,000
fans in Cleveland Arena last night
when he hammered his way to a
l5-round decision over Anton Chris
toforidas.
The National Boxing Association
had agreed to recognize the winner
as the interim champion while Gus
Lesnevich, peacetime boss Of the
division, is serving in the Coast
Guard.
Bivins, going Is rounds for the
first time in his career, upset the
dope by fighting his best In the late
rounds Of a close, hard bout. He did
the most apparent damage by slash
ing q bad cut over Christoforidas'
eye in the fourth round. The cut
bled freely throughout the fight.
The United Press score card gave
Bivins six Of the IS rounds, his
Greek opponent four and the rest
even.
Bivins held a 5h pound weight
advantage, scaling TIA while Chris
toforidas tipped the beam at 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
LOCAL ABDMINTON
PLAYERS in B MEET

Six players Of the waterbury Y.
M. @. A. Badminton team have en-
tered the New Haven county class
"B" Open Bandminton Champion
ships which will be held at the Y.
M. q. A. in New Haven on Sunday,
February 20. Players who have en-
tered this tournament are Mrs. Lena
Caffrey, last years city champion in
singles; Miss Doris Nelson, runner
up last year is also entered and will
pair with Mrs. Caffrey in the Wom-
ems Doubles event. The four men
entered in the Mems Doubles event
are: Harold Wright and Frank New
berry and the team Of Aaron Albert
and Victor Galgot.
Anyone interested In entering and
who is q member Of the Connecticut
Badminton association may enter
this tournament which has been
sanctioned by the Connecticut Bad
minton association and run under
the auspices Of the New Haven Y.
M. @. A. Badminton club. Today Is
the last day anyone may enter. En-
try blanks may be secured from Joe
Rimany at the central Y. M. g. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
WEIGH STOPS MORRIS

New Bedford, Mass. Feb. "a -
(U.P0 - New England titlist Coley
WEIGH Of Portland, Me-. the nations
fifth ranking middlAweieht. today
had chalked up technical kayo
over Johnny Morris Of New York
City.
WEIGH, 1856 IL, now a Coast
Guardsman, halted Morris, 1855, in
the third round of their scheduled
10 round main bout before 1000
spectators last night at the Bristol
Arena.
In a trio Of six-rounders, Jackie
Heard, 1876. of Boston decisioned
Jimmie McLarin, 1872, Of New Bed
ford; Nal Smallwood, 157. of Boston
decisioned Babe Synnott, 1853, Of
Fall River; and Frankie Ross, l45,
Of Boston decisioned Jimmy Synnott
$50, Of Fail River.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24

Pastry, 13-year-old horse owned
by Jules Wessler, viii return to racs
ing next season after being on thu
pension list for seven years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
BY HARRY GRAYSON
NEA Service Sports Editor

Chicago, Feb. 18.-Breaking GYM
nastic records at the Iowa Navy
Pre- Flight School has gotten to be
q matter of time instead Of endur-
ance.
Two seemingly tireless cadets are
now engaged In a struggle for pos
session of a record that has at
tracted the interest Of the entire
school.
Doughlas Gordon Of Los Angeles
did 800 Sit-ups-count 'em-with
feet unanchored and hands behind
head, a record.
Gordon had hardly quit breath
ing heavily, however, when a new
cadet, Sam Sturgis Of Ann Arbor,
put him to shame by doing exact
ly 1000, but the job required an hour
and O half.
The last heard the cadets had
obtained permission to miss their
next class to allow sufficient time
for them to settle the issue. This
was necessary because the length
Of gymnasium classes doesn't always
allow enough time for 1000 sit-ups.
That Is Just as well, for any COM
petent trainer will tell you that
anyone taking such violent exer-
else In such liberal doses Is poorly
directed. A professional fighter, for
example, takes no more than Is or
20 minutes Of calisthenics, does no
more than 10 or IS Sit-ups along
with other exercises.
A youngster doing 1000 sit-ups
places too severe a strain on every
muscle in his body. Such a test can't
miss taking something out Of him.
It serves no purpose. Too much work
frequently Is worse than too little.
Sam SturgiS' record was only one
Of 10 new intramurial gym highs set
at the Iowa Pre-FNght School In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
Svenkas Boost Olson
For DurOcher's Yob

Tss T gust got notice yoinn the
Mnday2 asked Ole oafon the leading Swedish Dodgr fan
Ridge
ymmy Sven svenscn who's well posted all sports
assured him LAY tank he's going fur in the cavalry
cavalry Yingoes didn't know he could ride" said Ole
"ven hasn't he been riding empires fur and yearsp"
his old boss
Mr. Larry MacPha down in Washington Larry would Welcome him Wit
bpen and introduce him to his Yeneral," said OLE
Jupiter, goin the
getting hot Yuy ven all Wishing he
the coaching lines and and yong Wit
empire. Ymminy Christmas, veil miss himl"
"Yut the same" said Ole maybe Mister Hickey viii gf the yob
like Jimmie Freddie Lndrom
W ENJOY game Swedish the manager"
exclaimed "Ay tankin' about yust
the other day how he could in the cir fur 70 catch the ball
would yuggle It, ylmny should yOn
Ridge ask MIR Hickey fur gin Olson the yb"
get out Of a yam" admitted got get
yump Cardinals this
cellar Wit the yanitOr and the PhlIies."
the yanltOr, the Phles
Mr. YOhn Cox hass yuS bought the and he viii lots Of
Won't be yoke that in
SChumachers column in the Evening said
yunk the whole team and yus keep the uniforms"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
NEW YORK YANKEES
BUY PITTSFIEL DERS

Pittsfleld, Mass, Feb. "a - (U.P)
The New York Yankees were be-
ginning a building campaign today
in an effort to Offset some Of the
wars inroadS.
From the Pittsfield Club Of the
Canadian-American League which
suspended for the duration, the
Yankees have purchased four play
ers--Second Baseman Lloyd Moore
of Pomeroy, O., Outflelder Arnie
Cohen of Rochester, N. Y, and First
Basemen Connie Wojukowiak Of
Buffalo, N. Y. and Jerry Navrocki
Of Pittsfleld.
The quartet is scheduled to re-
port to the Binghamton club Of the
Eastern League.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
DUSTY BOWLING
MATCHES TONIGHT

Mattatuck and Metal Hose teams
Of the second division Industrial
bowling league is the match carded
for tonight that is apt to provide
most excitement as the Mats are
leading the league by six games;
while the Hosers are in third place,
eight games behind their rivals Of
the evening at the Mattatuck al
leys.
waterbury Clock and Waterbury
Tool, Noera and Egan's Diner are
other matches scheduled; with SEQ
will drawing q bye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
BOSTON FURLERS SIGN

Boston, Feb. "a - Cup - Three
Boston pitchers-Tex Hughson and
Joe Dobson Of the Red Sox and
Nanny Salvo Of the BraveS-today
had returned their signed 1913 con-
tracts.
Hughson, playing his first COM
plete major season last year after
late start because of a sore arm,
de both leagues with 20 victories.
Dobson, scheduled as one Of the
Gox top hurlers in April, disappoint.
I'd with q record Of II wins and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24

me losses.
Salvo was the righthanded main.
stay Of the Braves pitching staff.
Though he won only seven and last
through he won only seven and lost
eight, he snapped Whit Wyatt's
winning streak Aug. 8 and chalked
up two defeats against the Brook
lyn Dodgers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
Army Gets "Sugar"

New York, Feb. "a -(UP)- Ray
(Sugar) Robinson, Harlem'S No. /
welterweight contender, started a
seven day furlough today after be-
ing indicted into the Army as
private at Grand Central Palace.
Loser Of only one bout in 131
amateur and professional bouts,
Robinson was indicted yesterday
and given the usual furlough be-
fore being sent to a reception CEN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
ARMY EYES NIIZE

st. Louis. Feb. 24-(UP)-First
Baseman johnny Mize Of the New
York Giants appears before his
draft board today for preliminary
physical examination.
One Of the hardest hitting play
ers in baseball, Mize Is in ga but
If he passes his screening examina-
ton he will be reclassified and prob
ably indicted within three weeks
or a month. Mize Is married but
has no children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-24
PURPLE FLASHES WIN 2

Purple Flashes chalked up two
victories over the past week end
with q 50 to 81 win over the Greens
Five, the first win, followed by a
close "a to 10 decision over the Boys
Club. Perrone, Lovejoy and Grant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-30
New Haven, Bridgeport RiOals Here Sunday
Popular In And Out
Than Mike DOnlin

He did not make good as q pitch
er and did not keep In condition,
but his batting, fielding and mature
al ability caused experts to predict
he would star. He hatted .4Ol for
Santa Cruz, 800 In the National
League.
In the years he played from 1899
to 1914, when he slumped to ISL,
Donlin batted better than 800 in
every other campaign except 1902,
when he hit .294. He left a major
league lifetime average Of 1884, and
was the timely type who moved UP
in a clutch.
Donlin switched to Baltimore
and the American League with
McGraw in '0I, when he was
among the batting leaders Of the
new circuit with $40 and stile 80
bases.
McGRAW'S FIRST CHAMPIONS
For other than q baseball rea-
son, Donlin was back In the Nation
al League with Cincinnati in '02,
remained there until McGraw
brought him to the Giants in '04.
He was q bulwark Of McGraw's first
championship team in '04 and help
ed Little Napoleon to the world
championship in '05, when Matty
thrice blanked the Athletics.
The Giants : ere never out Of the
first division while Donlin was on
the payroll, not even when he re-
turned for brief encores.
Had Donlin taken baseball more
seriously earlier, there Is little
doubt in history as one Of the fin-
est Of them all. He was one Of the
more natural hitters.
One Of his outstanding feats at
bat was performed while with the
Baltimore Americans, June "a, 1901.
He hit Miller Of Detroit for two
triplets, two doubles and two singles
in six trips.
FOUND GAME HAD CHANGED
Donlin married Mabel Hite in '08,
toured in vaudeville with his talent
ed wife. He rejolned the Giants in
ii, was released to the Braves
shortly thereafter, was with the
Pirates in ~. The Phillies took him
on waivers that fall, but he re-
fused to report. Released in the mid
die Of the campaign Of '13, he join
ed Jersey City, returned to the
Giants in IA. In ~ Donlin became
manager Of the Memphis club at q
salary Of only $4,000. That arrange
men tdid not last out the season and
was his last in baseball. Thereafter
he devoted himself to the stage and
pictures.
visited the Polo Grounds with
Donlin Just before McGraw gave
up in $50 and q year or so before
Turkey Mike died in his sleep Of o
heart attack in Hollywood.
Donlin couldn't stand 1t, hed to
leave.
They weren't the Giants Of Tur-
key Mike Donlin's day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-30
Shut Out 9-5
PimIico Choice

Pirnlico, Nd Oct. 30. (UP)-
Grentree Stables Shut Out, still at
tempting to regain his Kentucky
Derby form Of last year, ranked as
an early 9-5 favorite to capture to-
days rich renewal Of the $4,000
added Pimblico special at Pimlico.
The four-year-old has two major
victories to his credit this season
the Wilson mile at the end Of July
and the Laurel stakes on Columbus
day. Last Saturday in the Washing
ton Handicap at che Maryland oval,
he fell back near the finish as Anti
climax, 20-1 took the fixture.
Anticlimax also was slated to start
to start in the Pimlico, this time
rated as l5- shot. Slide rule was
expected to go postward as the Sec
ond choice at 2-1. Eurasian and
Fairy Manhurst were on the roster
to round out the field in the mile
and three-sixteenths' outing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-30
None More
OF Baseball
BY HARRY GRAYsON
NEA SpOrts Editor

There never was q more popular
figure IN and out Of baseball than
Michael ]. Donlin. A good looking
rrishman with q winning smile,
Mike Donlin was q personality kid
who knew q million and one people,
including the best.
CoiorfIll Turkey Mike Donlin,
tremendous attraction at the
Polo Grounds, was o man about
Broadway, fitted right into the
Big Stem, loved It. He hobnobbed
with sports and actors, was one Of
the mob. He hung around the old
Metropole, where everybody worth
while hung out.
A grand mixer and two-fisted
drinker, although never q drunk
ard, Donlin was the life Of the
party, held the center Of the
stage. There never was O dull
moment. He told o story better than
he knew, struck o neat barber shop
chord with q pleading voice, played
practical Jokes, was q great kidder.
Donlin was one Of John McGraw's
favorite players and well he should
have been. It'll the immortal pitch
er, Christy Mathewson, he helped
make the Giants o power.
A left-hand batter and thrower
standing five feet nine and weigh
ing 1876 pounds, Donlin was one OF
the top hitters Of the period, swat
ted q long ball, knew what It was
all about. Pep personified and a
fighter from way back, he was Of
fair speed, had the knack Of get
ting around the bases. He was o ball
hawk in center field and q strong
and accurate arm swung from his
shoulder.
BROKE IN AS A PITCHER
Donlin was born in Erie, Pa,
where as youngster he attracted
attention as q pitcher while work.
ing at his trade, which was that
Of lnachinist.
OF a rowing disposition, Donlin
drifted to southern California,
where he southpawed for the Los
Angeles club In 1897. In 18ee-99, he
pitched and batted the Santa Cruz
club to q place among the leaders,
was purchased by the st. Louis Ma
Eonals,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-30
Greg. U. 8. Pat. on
BY JACK CL,DDY


UNITED Press STAR Correspondent
New York, Oct. So-(UP)-A
whirl on the sports-go-round:
Asa Bushnell, executive director
Of the Eastern intercollegiate Foot
bali association, predicts that col
leges having civilian grid teams
next season will refrain from SEIZED.
llling games with schools having
ice-training players-to prevent
duplication Of this seasons lop-
sided scores. Civilian teams will
schedule only civilian teams, he
said.
The Amateur Athletic Union ex-
poets o reply next week from its
invitation to 0uncer Hagg and
Arne Anderson Of Sweden to COM
pete In American indoor track
meets during February and March.
Ensign Greg Rice has started train
ing for the indoor gallopS at the
Kings Point, N. Y, Merchant
Marine base.
Joe Dey Of the o. 8. Coli asso-
citation wise.cracked: "All that
meat and no potatoes"-when men,
bers recently contributed O flock
Of golf clubs to be sent OF service
men in North Africa, but no golf
balls. We've got to get golf balls
for the boys" Dey said. please
send them to US, even II they're
slightly used"
The lightweight title dispute be-
tween Sammy Angott, NBA cham
pion, and Bob Montgomery, New
York state king, Is expected to be
settled at Madison Square Garden
in March II both still retain their
title claims then. Angott showed
that he still Is friendly with Pro-
moter Mike Jacobs by accepting q
non-title macth with Bobby Rufiln
for November 20. Montgomery al
ways has cooperated with Jacobs.
Both champs" crave the undis-
puted title.
Curley Lambeau, coach Of the
Green Bay Packers, predicts that
within five years after peace Is de.
clared pro football owners will be-
gin building roofs over the stadia
to eliminate the weather hazard,
only remaining obstacle to pro grid
prosperity. He explained that most
pro tickets are sold on the day Of
the game, whereas most seats for
college games are sold in advance.
Lou Little, Columbia football
coach, was taken to Hardness pa
vilion Of the Medical Center yes
terday for treatment Of his sinus
condition. Sgt. Barney Ross Of the
marines, former lightweight and
welterweight champion, Is showing
improvement at st. Adams hospital
where he Is convalescing from a
malaria relapse. Lieut.. Benny Leon
ard, former lightweight king, has
recovered from an attack of flue
and has resumed his duties as rec
reational director at the Hoffman
Island maritime service base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-30
Zivic 0utpoints
Bob Richardson

Chicago, Oct. 80. (UP)-Fritzie
zivic, former worlds welterweight
champion, showed the effects Of his
10 years Of ring campaign last night,
but 2l-year-old Bobby Richardson
Of Cleveland had even less stamina
and the veteran Zivic won an
unanimous 10-round decision.
Richardson concentrated his ef-
forts on hanging onto the 30-year-
old Pittsburgh campaigner and zivic
was forced to provide most Of the
action. One Of the few blows landed
by the Negro youngster opened an
old wound under zivic's left eye in
the fifth and a solid blow rocked
Zivic back on his heels In the ninth,
zivic registered a knockrown IN
the sixth when he caught RichardL
son with q left to the body. Trying
for a knockout, Zivic missed q
roundhouse haymaker and spun to
the canvas, but he was up without
taking O count. Both weighed In at
$50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-30
Doty Stopped BY
Lorkin In Fourth

Boston, oct. 3o-(UP)-Experi.
ence and q smashing right hand to-
day had given Tippy Larkin Of Gar
field, N. j., a knockout victory de-
spite the game stand Of George
(Red) Doty Of Hartford, Conn.
Larkin was awarded q technical
kayo before $500 fans at Mechanics
building last night after he had
hammered Doty so fast and after1
that he was unable to answer the
bell for the fifth round In their
scheduled l0-round bout.
Late In the slam-bang opening
round Doty was dropped but the
bell sounded at count Of nine. He
was dropped midway in the second
but came back to fell Larkin with
q right hand chop that sent the
New Jersey boxer through the ropes.
Down Three
In the third Doty again was saved
by the bell. In the fourth he was
down three times and was on his
back when the bell sounded but was
unable tn come out for the fifth.
Larkin weighed 143, Doty, IA.
Eight round semi-finals saw Wal
lace Gross, 212, Of Newark, N. j.,
technically knockout George Fuller,
100, Of Bridgeport, Conn.,, in the
eighth; and Johnny Cesario, 1856 10,
Of Boston decision Harry Hintltan,
1873, Of Worcester. In a six round
match, Johnny Dougwillow, la 3-4,
of Lynn, decisioned Baby Galento,
146 IL, Of Chicago.
Four round bouts saw Eddie
Reardon, 100, Of Hartford, Conn,
decision young Gene belmont,
l21 IL, Of Newark, N. j.; and Joe
Albanese, l59 1-2l Of Boston, tech
nically knocked ut Sammy Hawks,
1874, Of Hartford, Conn, in the final
round.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-30
They CAM Do That
|TODHie, SaysLooney

or1 TITS TRUE What n about s Dixie said
noted indoor dysOmssr pilot referring naturally
permit % far As the tip Of NOntauk Permit
during the recent season. Dixie slated to Be sOd or traded soon
letting indignation climb gradually to
thsy setin' rid Of psriorCus
"what there's 1riCtOn9" asked the noted ace
Okay that likes but les; gimme the sportin
pages and the public hilary can have a The ch replied s
fOthamors hickey gonna
weigh sections til: ] y" apr press
that he weighs his words by the
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DusCcsr and Walker traced Dxs taking position with the
his players he was the
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