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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
Watertown Raiders Down
Thonaston Bears in
Last Minute Tossup
Final 1nnrn II In n
Final Score 81 10 "a

One more team was eliminated in
one OF the CLOSETS struggles I have
seen In o long time, when the Raid
ers plotted out the Bears In q last
minute rally which gave them n
point Victory. This game was fast
and had plenty Of class from start
TO finish, with both teams turning
on the steam. The Raiders worked
themselves up into one point edge
at the half time by tho excellent
teamwork Of Zicllo and 5poraw who
added 10 points TO make II 10 10 10,
ut the half. These boys went into
the second half with n lot OF deter
mination and managed 10 work that
one point lead ut the half up into n
three point lead nj the end. And
this was due mainly 10 the fact that
these two boys practically worked
their hearts out 10 win the game
both OH the defense and on tho
offense, This one point lead was
held by the Raiders until the third
period when the Bears urged on by
Mosely, high scorer Of the evening
for the Bears, put In q basket put
ting them into two point lead.
This WAS the one and only time IN
that game that the Bears held the
lead. But In the last OF the fourth
this lead was cut down and even
wiped out when the Raiders went
on 10 earn q hard earned Victory,
For the Bears Mosely made II
points and Conagham made 4 mark
erB.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
POLLS

To-day Is the last opportunity you
will have TO see the grand double
value hit show at the popular Loew
Poll Theator. q show that has
played 10 capacity audiences eli
during It's engagement here. On
this program Is the newest and
funniest Jack Benny hit, "MeaneSt
Man In the World, In which he
co-StarS with Rochester and Pris-
ella Lane, and the other big hit Is
ChetnikS" thrilling story OF the
fighting guerrillaS portrayed by a
large cast headed by Philip Dorm,
Anna Sten, Virginia Gilmore and
John Shcpperd.
Remember, the above program
ends It's engagement tonight at
Loew'B Poll.
Tomorrow another OF the famous
super duper, Star-Spanglod stage
shows will be presented at the
Loew Poll Theater, with the
presentation, In person OF Stan
Kenton and his famous orchestra.
Kenton and the boys cater 10 all
types OF music lovers playing every
thing from sweet swing 10 the clas-
sizes, 20 far an evening OF enjoyable
rhythmS come and listen 10 the
music OF Stan Kenton and Orches.
ira, featuring Dolly Mitchell, lovely
songstress, Red Doris and Jack
Ordean.
As q special feature on this weeks
stage bill, there are two added ut.
fractions In the persons Of Johnny
Morgan. the comedy star OF the
Basin Street radio program. and
Elton Britt, the singing cowboy who
Is q popular recording artist az well
AZ favorite Of the Hop-A-Long
Cassidy Western pictures. And that
Isn't all, for there are also other
big acts these headed by Al and
Connie Fanton with their spectacu.
lar tap routines.
The stage shows will be presented
for four performances daily, ut the
usual times Of lao. 400, $3.50 and
900 p. m.
In addition 10 the stage show
there will be q grand surrounding
screen program topped by the FIRST
Waterbury showing Of ice Capades
Revue" starring Ellen Drew, Rich
ard Denning, Jerry Coionna ana
other big favorites. The screen
show gets underway tomorrow and
Thursday promptly nj 10 noon, with
doors OF the theater opening At
li:46 q. m. In order 10 accommodate
the city,s thousands OF defense
workers who wish 10 avail them
selves Of the opportunity 10 zee q
complete stage and screen show BY
$50 ,. N.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
STATE

Performances tonight at Warmers
State theater conclude the engage
meats Of Alan Ladd In Lucky Jor.
dan" plus my Heart Belongs Il
Daddy" with Richard Carlson and
Martha O,Driscoll.
Starting tomorrow the State ush.
erg IN one OF the most extraordinary
motion pictures OF the year. The
title Of the new Offering Ia "The
Amazing Mrs. Holiday" starring
Deanna Durbin.
Here Is one Of those rare movie
experiences which can safely be de-
Bcribed as "unforgettable." The per-
feet blending Of potent story mater
ial, superb performances and exquis-
tie music has been accomplished
with striking effect. Deanna, now
vlamorously grown-up has added
another spectacular success 10 her
parade OF hits which began with
Three Smart Girls. Deanna her
self Is probably the most amazing
slement Of "The Amazing Mrs. Hol-
Hday."
This Mrs. Holiday, portrayed by
0eanna, Is q very resourceful young
american girl who evacuates q
group OF helpless little children from
lie Orient In time TO escape the
Japanese terror. How she finds ref
Ege In America and Is forced 10
masquerade as wealthy widow,
provides sensational dramatic action
leading up TO the Aims climax.
The romantic side Of the picture
Is appealing and completely bcliev-
able. Edmond O'BrieT has the lead.
ing masculine role opposite the star
while other favorites In the cast In
clude Barry Fitzgerald and Arthur
Preacher. Harry Davenport, Grant
Mitchell, Frieda fnescort and Elisa
beth RiSdon have important assign
meIlts.
Deanna's singing voice, an amaz-
ing feature OF every movie In which
she has starred Ii heard In i've sell
ections. They are "Visi D'Arte" by
Puccini, "The Old Refrain" by Fritz
Kreisler and Alice Mattullath,
mighty LAX A Rose" by Nevin and
Stanton. "A Chinese Lullaby" trans
lated by Madame Chang. and a
Chinese version OF "Rock-A-Bye
Baby.
1.-THE Amazing Mrs. Holiday" Is
one Of those rare must" see pic
lures hiatt should be seen by every
one. Put It on your list and be sure
70 attend the opening performances
tomorrow.
AT the Front in Africa. is the
second hit OF the program and
brings TO the screen actual combat
scenes Of our troops In Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16

CALLURA rules
SLIGHT CHOICE
over NEGRO FOE
Featherweights in Fine
Shape for Title Go
Thursday

Boston, March 16--(UP)-World'S
featherwight champion Jackie Cal
lura Of Hamilton, Ont, and chal-
lenger Jackie Wilson Of Pittsburgh
wind up their training here today
pending their l5-round title bout
ct Mechanics building Thursday.
Both viii report TO the Massa-
chusetts State Boxing Commission
for q check Of their weights and
examination by o physician.
The pair looked sharp and ready
for q renewal OF their feud that be-
gan Jan. 10 IN Providence, r. /.
when Callura wTested the title from
the Dusty Wilson In IS rounds
the first bout the then champion
had fought since he brok an arm
eight months earlier.
Champ 6-5
Callura rules q slight fnyorite be.
cause OF his previous win and be-
cause Of his rugged action during
workouts. But matchmaker Eddie
Mack predicted the odds the night
OF the title bout would DO "7-6 and
take your choice"
Lou ViscuSi, manager Of Willie
Pep Of Hartford, Conn.,, the New
York Boxing Commissions choice
for the worlds featherweIght title,
believed Wilson would win easily.
He believed the Negroes speed and
skill would battle the Stolid, free.
swinging Callura.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
Watertown High
Indians Enter
Local ~" Tourney

The Central X Gold Medal Bas-
ketball League 10 DO run March 10
10 20 viii show several local tourna-
ment stars Oh we'll M some OF the
outstanding young mems teams In
the area.
WAtertown high school, runners
up In the Glass d State Tournament
will DO seen In action here. Capt.
Ray HAysradt and Carmen Mele Of
the Torrington high school team,
runnorS.up IN the state A tolrna.
mont will also bo seen In action
with the Broncos Of Torrlngton. The
Broncos have been recognized as one
OF tho loading young mems teams IN
Litohfield county by winning ten
straight games this season.
Other teams included are the
Boys Club, Ansonia (Farrell Bir.
mlngham Company team, Cadets
and Blues Of Waterbury Tho 0GIicIal
selection Of teams will be made
Wednesday, the closing entry date
Drawings will DO made "Wednesday
evening,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
NAVY WILL TAKE
NO CHANCES ON
CADETS STATUS
Immediate Operation May
Be Ordered for Ex.Red
SOx Star

Boston, March ie-(UP)-Ted
williams, former Boston Red sox
slugger and now q Naval Aviation
cadet at Amherst, underwent an ex.
haustive physical examination hero
today for q side strain that physi-
clans feared might be q hernia.
The Navy revealed that william
has been bothered for three or four
days" with the strain that was par
ticularly noticeable when no
coughed.
"E1e hasn't had any severe pain
from It," q public relations ofiicer
said. TITS Just something that de-
veloped In the last week or so. But
the Navy doesn't take any chances.
He'll have O thorough examination
and II the doctors find II Ia q hernia
he will undergo an immediate oper-
alton at the Chelsea naval hospital"
Never Before
williams siad he had never had
any pervious trouble with his side
while playing baseball.
He came 10 Boston yesterday from
Abherst where he has been studying
since last Nov. IS with q group OF
major lCaguers that includes Johnny
Pesky, Buddy Gremp, Joe Coleman
and Johnny 6ain. The group was
scheduled 70 leave for Chapel Hill,
N. c. Jan. IS but were kept at Am.
herst for another eight weeks Of
training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
REDS ALWAYS
COME up WITH
SURPRISE ACE

Cincinnati, March 10, (UP)-EyeY
since Bill McKechnie took over IA
manager OF the Cincinnati Reds In
1888 they have been exceptionally
fortunate each spring In uncovering
n "mircle" pitcher -- q prospect who
was not counted on as o potential
big winner.
II started with southpaw Johnny
Wander Nicer, who became the sem
Sation Of 1888 by pitching O pair Of
successive no-hit masterpieces. In
the previous season, 1897, Wander
Nicer had won 8 and lost II for
Syracuse OF the international
xleague, 80 did not figure prolnI-
nontly In any advance Cincinnati
plans,
In 1880. the Reds had O boy In
their training camp fresh from
Columbia Of the South Atlantic
League. Gene Thompson was his
name and nobody counted on him
at oil. But he developed into O
late-SeaSon sensation and helped
spark the Reds pennant campaign.
Turner We. IL
the Reds purchased jim Turner
from Boston. Turner won and
lost II for the Braves In 1890 30
thoro weren't any great expecta-
tons for him. Jim, however, Won
II and lost Z and finished with al
earned run average OF 2.80.
In i04i, Elmer Riddle developed
from u one.gaIne winner IN 1910
10 the leagues leading moundsman
Ito won 10 and lost Z including II
consecutive victories and, IN add.
ton 10 topping the circuit In the
won and lost percentages, also loo
IN earned runs with 2.24.
The top clubs, Brooklyn and 81
Louis, should remember tho man
the Reds brought through In i042
Brooklyn laughed at Ray Starr GnG
called him lucky said he waA
too old and hod no gtuff--yet ho
beat them In the second game OF
September double header that
knocked the Flock out OF first place.
II was flVe-hitter for his 10Th
win. Starr, n former member Of
the Cardinals, also BANKED the Red
Birds twice.
Prospect for 10
There's even possibilitleS~ for
i043. The Reds have q player cut
from the Starr pattern IN I'D Teus-
Ser, who IA 80 years old, n former
member OF the Cardinals and Vet-
eran Of several leagues. lie pitched
for Birmingham last year.
Two other prospects aTO Bob
Malloy and Vernon stone, also
Birmingham graduates. They are
young, have plenty Of stuff and all
the physical qualifications neces.
sary for pitching success.
Mailoy II o University OF Pitts.
burgh graduate and has bene play.
ing ball only since the middle Of
1871. Stone Is @ big fellow with q
fast ball that looks good enough
for the major leagues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
STRAND

Tonite brings TO end tho four
day engagement at the Strand The
ater Of two great hits, queen Of
Broadway" starring Rochelle Hud.
son and Buster Crabbe and silent
Witness" are the two which COM
prise the billing. Although requests
have come In 10 hold this great
show over IL will be impossible 10
do 30, since 9tarnd has engaged
20 many pictures for the coming
month.
Tomorrow at 100 brings TO
Strands screen the story Of man
and Q woman IN Shanghai, China
1871. The story Of the Japg pitted
@gainst the Americans In q game OF
chance. A girl battles the Japs as
well ~ the Americans when she
tries to play the game with these
two aations--not letting eiher side
know who abe Is working for. The
name Of the picture The name rs
Destination Unknown" starring
william 0argafi whit Irene Hervey.
On the other half Of tho show
strand brings you something differ
eut~Tefy different from 'pestlna.
son unknoWnse You have heard Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16

the Weaver Bros. and their sister
Elivry. You've heard Of their many
pictures and probably have seen
them too. Well--here they come In
another feature picture that will
make you laugh In some instances.
cry IN otherS--and sing In other In
stances. Yes. they're coming tomor-
row In "Moutain Rythum" O story
0f--theaters. T'heatery during the
Salute 10 Our Heroes" month. It's
Mountain Rythum" with the
Weaver Bros. and El!vry.
30, don't fail 10 see the gala COM
bination show starting tomorrow ut
the Strand Theater In Waterbury,
Destination Unknown with William
0argan Irene Hervey pitts
Weaver Bros. and Eliyry In Noun
tain Eythum." Two different pic
lures on one show billing.
Coming soon TO the Strand the
alter rs strands Special Show" with
Triple Treat. Three great pictures
all In one show. First there's BE
hind Prison Walls." Second there's
my Bon, The Hero"--and third Is
al the Front" Don't miss II. In fact
don't miss anything that comes 10
the Strand Theater In Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
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d IS | nO o n Ton FORM For Battle Win Johnson
ae vas Sunday Inc Monday morning papers carried notice iron
nov o sn T Dsspno s Bsport 10y now
% 70 ne: Dsas.nO reported he was NOT sIAPa
90 patty o. me scond part did not lose out for he took psn
from Ralph zansn Of Providence LAST NIGHT which would hardly
sd sons through maybe US just
WV
wee willie White, now o military Law training a
Mas eating regularly enough o 70 Tip The beam as
~ .e pee Snsa Ussa 70 put Ss 200 pundS au nae ne
ZIP medal with his trsty not rusty rn: and in the ping
own having recently won SIX BARS OF SOAP while his psrtner won
s hs recently beat the train connections sprinsned
Waterbury BY hour and half due the generosity Of motorists
WV
Most Americans think Of Admiral Cary T. rayson as the personal
physician Woodrow Wilson, humanitarian and distinguished
VS. breeder Of raos horses snd he loved nothing T more an see
horse q had bred win In his own racing silks Last week when
ambiOns Of Admiral wildly recalled Marriage
Marriage bred BY Admiral orayon More than that
snce his death few Market
da hETss IKE Msag IN almost every sense Of the word Perhaps
that both Market Wise and
rSs call that stern
sosbs " W" ~ '"' O''''' ''' 'O''''0'0
Though Principal Charles sade J. Foley
% an @ u 5 e's aH S. Ss s team
impossible some Of the boys eligible er the the
high matter With the result
Prom talk town. there right smart REORGANIZATION en- Of
league EDDIE p S fS vino %sc os TO M c on
@ least Cns round Of Sunday baseball A.
champion to take part in the national
a: e. % ts'
money times including three D WINS ~ ' No . iSsa
s S.s me s s.es d Sk; S a team IN the Girls Club
winners scoring % Of the point Company
OsS last night W.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
AS
|
Saw
It
EnkcoEs Trim 81. Joe's
GFemIIRs In Opening Game
Of intermediate Tourney
at Boys' Club Last Night
Final Score SO to %
BY YIN MAIONEY

A very fast Enkcor quintet took
rough and tumble decision away
from q very decidedly outclassed
team from st. Joe's In the opening
game Of the intermediate tourney
at the Boys Club last night. The
final score Of this game was 80 to
70.
The Enkcor had q much faster
and classier team than the 0rem-
Inns who seemed TO lack the expcr-
fence needed TO put up O good game
against team such as the Enkcors
This Enkoor quintet has only re-
Gently developed the collaboration
necessary TO be In the class which
they now find themselves. But this
tourney as anyone could have seen,
Is a game where the strongest sur.
vive and the weakest 60 down.
In the opening half Of this ball
game the Enkcors piled up lead
which would be impossible for the
0remlins or any other team In their
class TO overcome. And then In the
second half OF the ball game tho
GremlinS came out with renewed
spirits but they were soon worn
down by the onslaught OF a strong
Enkcor 1--WE, who with the COM
bined efforts Of Bobby O'Connor,
who chalked up 10 points and Hank
Schivonc who threw up ~ markers,
the Enkcors increased their lead.
Then Mario Generealll and Billy
Fulliero threw up o points apiece,
making It decisive triumph for the
Enkcors.
For the 0remelins, 6irdzi, Ecluiks
and Greeks threw UP 20 Of the total
Of % points for their down heart.
ed" team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16

ing. Lacrosse viii also continue, but
will be able 10 play only four In
tercolloglAte games. The intrainural
program will continue, with lacrosse
being the major event. Baseball
tennis and soccer are also being
played, Two hundred boys aro exs
pected TO participate.
Braves 10 show
Tho Varsity baseball schedule
follows;
April 0-BraveS at New Haven.
April i0.-Trinlty ut New Haven.
April i4--Open.
April i7--Columbia NJ New York.
April 2i--Fordhain at New Haven,
April 24-Open.
April 28---Colgate at New Haven.
May Harvard at New Haven.
May 6--Prlnooton at Princeton,
On April II and April "a the dates
are stil lopon, but negotiations ore
being made with Wesleyan for the
18th.
The lacrosse schedule Is as fol-
lows:
April i7--Army at West Point.
April 2A-springileld OF Spring.
field.
May l--stevens NJ Hoboken.
May 6--Harvard at New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
Enkcors, Raiders,
Watertown Winners
In Boys Club Meet

The Naugatuck alley intermediate
Tournament got of 10 q flying start
last night at the Boys Club. In the
first game the Enkcors had an easy
time with ST. JoeS Qremlins, dc.
feating them with O 80 point bar.
rage while allowing only % points
TO be scored against them. Hchia-
vone and O'Connor paced the Enk-
cors with ~ and 10 points respective.
ly, while 0irdEl stood out for the
Qremlins with 10 counters. The Sec
oTld game proved 10 DO O hotly con-
tested contest with tho lead shifting
back and forth throughout the
game. The Thomaston Bears were
finally eliminated with seconds re-
naming 10 play by quick hoops by
the victorious Oakville Raiders. Out.
standing among these were Mosely
OF the losers with 10 points account
ed for aS well as fine defensive play,
and Speraud and Hagsel Of the win
ming Raiders with 0 and Q markers
each. The final score was OakvillO
Raiders 30, T'homaston Bears 80.
The last game In lust nights tour.
nament saw the Watertown High
Indians meet the Orioles. This was
also q delight 10 the spectators. Wa
tertown jumped into an early lead
and although tied several times
managed 10 finish the FIRST half 3
points up on the Orioles. At the
start Of the second half, the Orioles
tied UP the score again but before
they could capitalize on II, Water.
town again grabbed the lead and
added 10 II. Az the game drew TO q
close the thanksgiving Orioles tired
and WATERFOWL won going away by
the score OF 81 10 20. T. NevorB stood
out for the vlctors with 3 floor goals
and 3 from the free line. Carey OF
the Orioles was high man IN the
game. Single handed no rung up 10
mnrkORR the hard WnV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
AMERICAN HOCKEY LOOP
PLAYOFFS START TODAY

New Havon, Conn, March 10
(uP--The American hockey league
playoff schedule was announced to-
day for the first round, with sec.
ond round dates 10 DO determined
later.
Buffalo and Hershey will play In
series (a) Oh follows: Buffalo at
Hershey. March II and 20; Hershey
at Buffalo Marchc 81 and "a; Buff
falo 1t Hershey March ~, Hershey
at Buffalo Marchc 20 and Buffalo
at Hershey Marchc 81.
Winner Of this series will be 70.
CURED 10 take four out OF seven
gannese,
In series tb). requiring two wins
out OF three, Will DO Providence at
Cleveland March 10, and Cleveland
OF Providence March 10 and "a.
In series q, also requiring two out
Of three wins, will be-: Pittsburgh at
Indianapolis March ~, Indianapolis
at Pittsburgh March 20, and Pitts.
hurgh 81 Indianapolis March "a,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
DARTMOUTH, DEPAUL
PAIRED AT GARDEN"

New York, March i0s--(UP)--The
first round Of the Eastern N. O. A
A. basketball piayoffs at Madison
Square Garden March ~ will pii
Dartmouth, six.time Eastern league
champion, against Depaul and New
York University against Georgetown,
Survivors will play tho following
night, with the winner scheduled 70
meet the western champion on
March 30.
washington, Texas, Oklahoma and
Wyoming will play In the western
tournament AZ Kansas City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
One Eyed Hockey
imp Enters Army

New York, March i0,--tUP)-
Referee Bill Chadwick OF Jamaica,
N. X, T.year old ono.eyed Ma.
tionNl Hockey league referee, 70.
ports for induction into the army
here tomorrow morning.
Chadwick made what may he his
last official appearance for the dur
atloi. OF Detroit Sunday night. lie
said his service summons may pre-.
vent him from officiating In the Ma.
tional leagues playoffs.
Loss OF the playoff berth will
cost me about thousand" Chad.
wick said, "but II the army can use
me, that's whore ! want 10 be-"
HG has been married three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
Pep In N. Y.

Hartford, Conn.,, March i9--(UP)
Willie Pep, worlds foAtherweIght
champion New York styic), leaves
for New York today 10 complete his
training for the bout With sammy
Angott ~ Madison Square Garden
Friday night,
The undsfssssd sssthaEvslght
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16

division when no was killed at ~.
Pound for pound, Ketchel was
perhaps the most formidable fight
er ! ever saw.
Cans was considered the top
lightweight long before he knocked
out Frank Erne In q round 10 win
the champion. Then the Old Mac
ter relgned for eight years, had TO
make the weight that caused his
death before losing II TO Battling
Nelson.
George Dixon was hatam cham
plon for four years, feather for
eight. Little Chocolate fought for
n years, frequently giving weight
10 famous fighters. A stylist, he was
equally efficient In q short engage.
ment or fighting 10 q finish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
Tourney Runs Tuesday
And Thursday of This
Week

The schedule or the rest OF this
week is AZ follows:
Tonight
200 p. MY" Hoboes Va Sacred
Heart.
800 y. m.--St. Thomas g. Y, o,
vs. Naugatuck Zephyrs.
300 p. m.-Brooklyn Clowns vs.
st, Hedwlg's G. Y. o.
ThurSday, March 18th
TOO y. m. Robins w Enkcors.
800 p. Tl,--Oakville Va Orioles.
900 y. m.---West Side SpeedboyA
W st. Joes's Holy Name.
Semi-flnaS will be held next
Tuesday night. Watch this column
for dates and time Of next weeks
games
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-16
Baseball, Lacrosse Only
Yale Spring Sports

New Haven, March i3.-The elm.
nation Of the spring vacation ut
Yale makes the present semester
end May 8, This early date has
made II impossible for the outdoor
spring sports 10 be carried on Rs
usual, There will DO only two teams
informal athletic competition, the
baseball and lacrosse,
Tho baseball team has been fore.
cd 10 drop out OF the Eastern In
tercolleglAte league competition for
the year because there would be
o chance 10 play oily three gamos
which isn't enough 10 gain q stand