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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
Terror of Spesders Makes Lame Nag Fly
By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
MARKED CHANGE N OTED IN BEAU JACKS MANNER

Beau Jack is growing up. The meek little lad from Augusta, Ga, is no more. Once soft-spoken and shy, Beaut Jack is today a self assured, outspoken, aSsertive young ster who knows his own mind and expresses 1t.
 Not only have his intimates no- ticed the marked change that has come over Beau Jack, but even has boys who daily frequent Stillman'S gymnasium, where the Beau trains, have observed and are commenting on what they call Beau Jacks "transf1rmation."
 Once he spoke when spoken to, once he merely nodded an acknowl- edgement when greeted. Now he bounds up the stairs to the gym three steps at 8 time, bargeS through the door, slaps everyone on the back, pokes friends in the ribs, throws a make believe left hook at Lew Stillman, the gymnasium pro- prietor, shouts a Keep punching!" to whatever fighters happen to be sparring in the ring, and moves on to his dressing room.
 According to Beau Jacks close friends, the youngster began to change about the time he had de- feated Fritzie zivic, after he had become recognized as lightweight champion by knocking out Tippy Larmin in three rounds. With his two triumphs over Zivic, Beau Jack must have felt that he had at last arrived
 Last May 21 the Beau suffered shock which apparently helped along the transformation. Defend ing his title against Bob Mont gomery, Beau Jack, a heavy favor ite, found himself at the end of fifteen hard rounds without title. He had been soundly and unex- pectedly trounced.
 Perhaps psychologist could ex- plain why that defeat should SO alter the characteristics of the one- time unasSuming and modest Beau Jack. But it did and today, as he prepares for his return match against Montgomery for the title, at Madison Square Garden one week from tonight. Beau Jack has become one heluva boy, playing practical jokes, givin ghis handlers ''hot-foots," and sprinkling salt in the water-bottles of his sparring partners. Some day he'll get a bust on the nose for that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
PezzuLo To HurL Against BIack Yankess
BENEFIT CAME
 AT PARK WILL START AT 5:15

Johnny Lefty" pezzllo, ace left handler of the Vought- Sikorsky nine of Bridgeport will be on the mound for Milt Weissman's City league All Stars when they clash with the fa- nous New York Black Yankees at Hamilton Park Saturday afternoon at 5:15 in a benefit exhibition for the "On to Youngstown" fund. Ofn- cial announcement of the signing of the former Phillies finger for duty against the great colored nine was made this morning by Manager Weissman after a hurried visit to the Park City.
 Pezzulo is, without question, the most sought-after and talented chucker in the state today, not only because he is a southpaw but be- cause of his fine control. Johnny has beaten both the Contelcos and the West Haven Sailors this season and has turned back several of the travelling metropolitan clubs includ- ing the crack Camden FederalS, the Henderson Bombers and the Spring dale Grays.
 Pezzulo's battery mate will be Dick Pistarelli of Naugatuck who starred with the Naugatuck Highlanders and is one of the most capable receivers in the Naugatuck Valley. Manager Weissman also announced today that he had signed big Vic Radze- vich, one of the City Loops leading hitters and a versatile performer who can fill in at any position except pitch.
 Other league players who will show against the Yankees are Tom my Heffernan of the Scovill ERA. outfit; Bobby Greatorex, Jack Trav- CTS, Joe Quilter, Pop" Doyle, "Razor" Doran and Armand Mag zarella of the Washington Hills; and Hank Gagain of the Middlebury cut it.
 Co-Chairmen Daniel T. Earring ton, Jr. and Wendell L. Cross of the "On to Youngstown" drive con- mittee reported last night that the drive is being carried on successfully and that the quota of $500 is slightly more than half subscribed. The championship Washington Hill A. c. squad will leave next Thursday afternoon for Youngstown where they begin the quest of the 1943 national title on Saturday, Septem- Der Il.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
BRAVES BEAT PILLS IN 10
 IN MITE TILT
BY GLEN PERKINS United Press Staff Corresponds

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 New York, Sept. 3--(UP)-The New York Yankees today opened a five-game series with the Washing- ton Senators, the results of which may tie 31 year Major League rec ord.
 If victorious in three of the five games, the New Workers will have won their last IA consecutive series, feat accomplished only by the New York Giants of 1912. The Giants also figured in the modern record of 13 which was tied Monday by the Yankees.
 In yesterdays three American League games the Cleveland Indians defeated the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers took double header from the St. Louis Browns.
 Southpaw Al Smith hurled the tribe to it's 18th victory in 20 games with the White Sox when he turned in a five-hit pitching performance for a 2-1 edge. Orval Grove hurled hitlesS ball for Chicago until the sixth inning, when, with two out, Cleveland scored both its runs.
 The Tigers double win was their second straight bargain bill victory over the Brownies and was accom- plished by scores of 5-4 and S-5. Dizzy Trout registered his 18th triumph in the opener when two last inning runs shipped at St. Louis lead. Hal Newhouser's win in the nightcap ended his nine game los- ing streak.
 Hiram Bithorn pitched the Chica- 90 Cubs to three hit, 3-1 triumph over the second place Cincinnati Reds. A walk issued by Elmer Rid- dle to Ed Stanky with the bases full and Stan Hacks single accounted for all the Bruins runs in the sec- ond inning.
 The Boston Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2, in 10 in- nings. Butch Nieman's triple in the extra frame scored two runs, en- abling the Braves to overshadow a one-run Philadelphia rally in the home half of the 10th. Al Javery was the winner.
 In the National League the Brook lyn Dodgers came from behind to defeat the New York Giants, 5-4, and extend their victory string to six. Two runs in the eighth inning tied the count, and Luis Olmo's sin- gle drove in the winning run in the ninth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
Benefit Golf Meet Arronqed

A gala entry in the East Noun tain Huy-A-Bomber three-day gold tournament which opens tomorrow is expected by Director Joe Brack- en with players from Waterbury, Naugatuck, Watertown, Thomaston, Wolcott and Cheshire participating.
 Bond prizes will be offered the winners.
 Present plans cal flor the medal ist in the three-day links meeting to receive a bond while a kickers list, between 69 and 79 as the pos sible numbers, will provide more bonds. State and club handicaps will be used by Bracken for the kickers' event.
 An entry fee of $l will be charged each person entering the War Bond tournament over the holiday week end, the money to be used for purchasing bonds in the Waterbury Buy-a-Bomber cam paign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
'SEGURA EASY WINNER OVER
 BETSY GRAN
By OSCAR FRALEY

United Press Stan Correnpondrni
 New York, sept. S-(Up) sois| past Bitsy (the Giant Kilier) 0raN Pancho segura of Ecuador fac another difficult assignment tcAs in Seymour Greenberg of Chieaee only man to beat him this year I' the quarter finals of the Natlon Amateur Tennis championships
 The swarthy Pancho defeated fl4 aging Grant in the third round Et Forest Hills yesterday, 6-3 o-1.
 Now the going gets tougher. will the field reduced to eight and every one title threat.
 Greenberg, former clay court King. advanced yesterday with Q 0@4, 6s1 win over Charles Oliver, Perth Arn@ boy, N. J. Accompanying him inta the quarter-finals were Corr: Frankie Parker of Los Angeles, top. seeded; Jack Kramer of Los All- geles, seeded third; Bill Talbert, In- dianapolis, ranked fourth; Lieut. Joe Hunt, Annapolis, rated seventh. and Lieut.. Elwood Cooke, Pensa- cola, Fla, seeded eighth.
 Only unseeded player to reach tl1a quarter-finals was Jack Tuero, New Orleans junior, who scored q 3~o. 6-4, 6-4 win over Gene Garrett. Ban Diego, Calf. Tuero hurdled the first round when sixth seeded Sid Wood of New York was scratched because of illness.
 Tn women's play, sixth-seeded Helen Bernhard of New York was the only ranking victim. She lost on 9-7, 7-5 upset turned in by Dotty Head of Los Angeles.
 Pauline Betz, the defending chain- pion from Los Angeles, led the other seeded players into the quarter finals, including second rankina Louise Brough of Beverly Hills, Cal. the 1942 runner-up; third seeded Margaret Osborne, San Francisco: fourth ranked Doris Hart, National Girls champ from Miami Beach: Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Cooke, Pensa- cola, Fla, the l04l champion who was seeded fifth; Mary Arnold, Les Angeles, seventh, and eighth h-seedea Dot Bundy, Santa Monica, Cal.
 Miss BetZ turned back Mrs. Helen Rihbany, Old Greenwich, Conn, 0-1s 6-4; Miss Brough defeated Rather inc Winthrop, South Hamilton. Mass, 6-2 6-l; Miss Osborne elilm- mated Mrs. Mary Belin, WashinR- ton, 6-1, 6-4; Miss Hart bested Ar- gyl Rice, West Hartford, Conn, o-o. Gel; Mrs. Cooke stopped PegQy Welsh, Lima, Pa, 6-I, 6-i: Miss Ar mold defeated Lillian Lopaus, New York, 6-2, 6-1: and Miss Bundy halted Marjorie Waite, Atlanta. Ca, 6-3, 6-3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03

schedule was released. During the Spring ando Summer, Harvard, Fordham, B.VC. and Syracuse fol- lowed suit The schedule was thus cut right in half, and in this day and age, that is a calamity.
 Ray Richards, the Publicity Di- rector, has become a Naval Officer and is stationed in Maryland. Duke Wyre, our efficient trainer, left Au- gust 2nd for his indoctrination in the Navy.
 All the foregoing reads like q gloomy death warrant announcing the demise of college football in Worcester. However, it is intended merely as factual statement of the losses incurred. From top to bot tom, the whole structure of the A. A. organization was all but irrepar- ably damaged. Looking on the cred it side of the ledger, we find the following compensatory items.
 Ank and Lud Wray were in no way discouraged by the accumulat- ing calamities. Lud in particular grew enthusiastic as he looked over the available material. To the two regulars, Connor and Titus, he could add the lettermen who have seen much action, Lawson and Smith at ends; Griffin at tackle; McAfee, Gibson and Kenny in the backfield. Other squad members-hold- lovers from last year and thoroughly con- versant with the system-are Petrel- la, Tom Smith. Horgan, Morasky. Buster Mills, an aggressive end of two years ago, might round into shape, since the hand injury which kept him inactive last year has en- tirely healed. This is the nucleus with which Ank must start to build. There is plenty of spirit and de- termination here which has infected the entire squad. These boys want to take up where they left off last Fall, They tasted blood. and liked 1t.
 Holy Gross received 62O V-l2 Naval students under the new program. Among these there is no well known football name. Simpson, regular guard at Colby, and Dugan. a re- serve center at Syracuse, are the only experienced men among them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
Only Two First Stringers
 Return To Holy Cross TT

Worcester, Sept. 3-Of the great machine that Ank Scanlon had welded together to smash the No. l team of the country last November only two first stringers remain - Capt. George Titus and that terrific tackle sensation, George Connor. If these were normal times, Ank would have had @ well oiled unit, blessed with a wealth of seasoned spares and capable of sustaining the truly great schedule that faced 1t. He could have rolled down the Glory Road with @ minimum of worry.
 During the past winter, Ank could always feel 8 pleasant glow as he looked in retrospect to the 55-12 car mage at Fenway Park. It was easier for him to look backwards than to the uncertainties of this coming sea- son. But he was awakened by stern reality when he greeted this years candidates in brief "get acquaint- ed" workout one July afternoon this summer. The old familiar faces were missing.
 Of course there were the inevit- able departures caused by gradua- ton. The toll here took account of Capt. Ed Murphy, Grigas, Bezemes, Alberkhini, Natowich, ScondraS, Po- tenza and Maurano. The call for the Army Reserves last March, to- gether with the Selective Service demands, next decimated the squad when Bob Sullivan, Ray Ball, Sher- wood, Swiacki, Wasilewski, Lambert, Strojny, Phil Nolan, Celantano and Sliney answered the bugler's sum- mons. Even then there was confi- dence that Holy Cross could field very strong team, as the Navy and Marine Reserves were still in col- lege. However, orders were received in June for the Marine Reserves to report for active duty at Dartmouth. So, lost to the dangerous rival who is to open the season on Fitton field were the hard hitting Steve Murphy, the high stepping Galuska, the shif- ty Wizbicki, Weitekamp-a very &C., curate paSser, and Bill Mathews, 8 Freshman back last year of much promise. These were the backfield men. Among the linemen, there are three tackles, who, at one time or another, rated as first string on the H. c. Varsity. These tackles are Jim Landrigan, Broni Macy and Mel Downey. Chet Yablonski, an experienced center, rounds out the casualty list. Whether these play CTS operate against the Cross or not, the fact remains that the H. c. Squad so badly battered by the for tunes of war. would welcome any or all of them back with open arms.
 The Coaching Staff likewise has been affected. Hugh Devore, gen. timely sorry to leave Holy Cross, was signed by Notre Dame. Sheldon Beise has joined the professorial staff of the University of Minneso- ta.
 During the past winter. Holy Cross suffered a grievous loss when Tom McCabe passed away. Tom was a great man to have around when the going was the hardest Tom always exuded and begot confidence no matter how difficult a problem faced the A. A. Office. We miss his experience. his intense loyalty and aggressiyeness. Be lived long enough to learn Of the first cancellation on his magnificent schedule. Missis- sippl asked that it's game in Wor. eester Dc called off even before the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
Tool Receivers Honded L0cine

The Receiving Department wa upset by the Accounting Depart ment last evening in q Waterbury Tool e0gthall tournament contest al the Bunker Hlli Stadium, 6 io q. lI' An Al=in1lfng contest which waf elaied for if frames, Darkness eni the eelto short
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
SECOND PLACE
 LUCRE, LUSTRE
 WORTH GETTING
(Reg. U. s. Pat. OR.) By JACK CUDDY


 Unit ed Press Staff Correspondent
 New York Sept. 3-CUP)-The American league today was enjoy ing the hottest struggle for second place since .1936, when the same four clubs now involved-Washing- ton, Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago staged their memorable stcretch scramble.
 Detroit captured second berth that year, with the White Sox, Sen- ators and Indians pufflng on their heels.
 Incidentally, Luke Appling of the White Sox won the American cir cult batting championship that sea- son as his booming bludgeon sparked Chicagos drive to third place. The same Appling again tops the leagues batsmen with .335, proving himself an important cog in the Sox cur- rent bid for the second rung.
 Second place is important because of lucre, as well as lustre. Last year for example, the second place Red SoX club-players' share of the Car dinal-Yankee world series receipts amounted to $32,06s.45, or $I,040. .20 for each Boston player. Members of the third-place Browns received $712.64 each; and each Indian got $33405.
 Though little interest remains in connection with the drive for the pennant because of New York's To- game lead over second-place Wash ington, the competition for runner up laurelS is so torrid that this years attendance throughout Will Harridge's circuit may match that of 1942. At present, attendance is of only about six per cent, despite increased wartime handicaps.
 Enlivened by the brawl over sec- ond place, competition has been so keen this season that the league now is only two extra-inning games away from the major league record of 30, set by the American circuit in 1916.
 Moving into the ast month of play, there is no sign of a let-up in the battle for second notch. Cleve- lands 2-l victory last night over Chicago left the Indians just one game behind Washington and a game above fourth-place Detroit. Chicago, despite its defeat, is only two games behind Detroit, and only four behind second-place Washing ton.
 Washington is favored to win sec- ond money, largely because of the current depth of its pitching strength. The recently acquired Johnny Niggeling is certain ot help Carrasquel, Haefner, Leonard, Wynn, Mertz and Candini, even if that other recent addition, Bobo Newsom, does NO better than with the Browns. One of Ossie Bluege's handicaps during most of the season was lack of an adequate group of starting pitchers.
 Manager Bluege's other handicap was a weakness at third base. With Harlond Gift, from the Browns, re- placing young Ellis Clary at third, infield play should be much steadier. If Bluege had Gift earlier in the season, Washington might now be challenging the Tanks for the lead. Moreover. though the Senators open five-game series today at Yankee stadium, most of their remaining contests will be played at home. whereas the western clubs must make that final tour of the east.
 It looks like a toss-up between Detroit and Cleveland for third place. the presence of a few distance hitters apparently giving those clubs an edge over the White Sox.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
FTonkie Nelson Stops Art France

Fall River. Mass. Sept. 3-(UP)- Middlsweight Frankie Nelson of Boston renewed his demands today for a chance ct the New England crown held by Coley Welch after scoring a technical knockout vlc- tory over Art France of New York City.
 Nelson. le0. was declared the wins ner in the second round 0f a io- round feature bout last night when YFance, l5e. threw . wiid punch late in the first round, mlased and dlss located his shoulder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
'Buy-A-Bomber' Farley Tonight

All WaterburiaaS interested in the old timers baseball game carded at Hamilton Park Sept. 12 for the ben- eft of the local Buy A Bomber" campaign are invited to the meeting tonight at 7:30 in the aldermanic chambers of the city hall.
 Tom Calvin, committee chairman, also invites the Girls Industrial Softball League to be present as he is interested in enlisting their sup port for the contest.
 Babe Ruth is being negotiated with to make a personal appearance here a week from next Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
MAa0Ns alInHF eURVER

Camp AtoaeInan, cal ~ luF) = Owing to .Mlflars hatred 0f the Masonic orfaF. all soldiers leaving log oVaFnoaa dllfy are advised hy the uFand Master . ffhe Lodge e Ees move ali Hlllan, pins and cards haet would Hl1ow tll9'r nlembegEhlp th ilae egagf. IA potential ng|eanfFa in HIlieFg henGg. tIler mlahf ha n'los .sEi16 te aaIAN |N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03

Runs batted in1Lombardi, Cor olmo. Two-base Rue k e r, Schultz, Walker. Sacrifces-Gregg, Fucker, Davis. Double plays s- Vaughan and Schultz; Fischer, Bar tell and Gordon; Lombardi and urges; Herman and Schultz. Left on bases--New York 4, Brooklyn g.. by Fischer.4, by Gregg ?. Hits-off Fischer, 10 in 2-3 innings; off Adams, 2 in l; off Gregg, 6 in 5 2-S; off Head, 0 in 1-3; off Davis, o in 2. Winning pitcher - Davis. Losing pitcher-Adams. Umpires- Stewart and Dunn. Time of game 2:12. Attendance-9,76S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
BASEBALL CAN WAIT

Reading, Pa.,-UP)-George Ey- rich, l943 high school star who Joins Whitey Kurowski, of the Cards, and Domenic Dallasandro, of she Cubs, as this city's representa- lives in the majors, hurled the Phillies to a l0-3 win over Lieut.. Mickey Cochrane's Great Lakes Naval Training nine in his first full game, but the l8-year-old finger laces military induction in the near future and may have to postpone a big league career until after the var.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
ScoviII Girls 'WoIIoped, 9 to 4

Scovill Girls, Industrial League champions. were handed g to { pasting by the All-Stars last night at Hamilton Park.
 The All-Stars are scheduled to meet the Meriden Wolverines Thursday at Hamilton park with Ernie Stance and Joe Scopino um- piring.
 The league party representatives will meet tonight at the Central Y. M. c. A. lobby with Chair man Marie Fleming. Those unable to attend may call Marie at Metal Hose factory, extension. 2255.
 The score by innings: All Stars .. 2l0 0O6 O. g ' 2 Scovill ...... 900 0l2 IA 8 2
 Moela and Goudreault; Coffin and Colangelo. Umpires, Stance and Scapino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
Army Rejects Giants HurIer

Harry Feldman, one of Mel Otis regulars on the New York Giants firing line, yesterday was rejected for military service with Uncle Sams armed fore eSNo reason was given the Giants pilot by the youth full hurler for failure to pass the physical requirements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
Pete Nuktenis Beats Utico

Hartford, Conn, Sept. S-(UP)- Hartford took the first of an East ern League uble-header from Utica 1l-10 last night, but the dim out regulations called off the second game in the ninth, with Utica two down and one to go, and forced the remainder of the conests over until today.
 Hartford avs leading 13-l when the game was called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
VeIez Conquers
 "Snooks" Lacey

New London, Sept. 3-Sailor Al velez, l32, of the submarine base won a six rounds decision over Snooks Lacey. l2S. New York in the main bout of the boxing bouts here at the Ocean Beach arena before one of the largest crowds of the sea- son last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-03
AtW. &J. College

Washington, Pa, Sept. 2. (UP)- Athletic Director Wilbur (Pete) Henry of Washington and Jefferson college, said today the school will abandon football for the duration, breaking 53 years of uninterrupted grid competition.