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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14

REV. FRANCIS X. TALBOT, s. J.
 Editor Lecturer
 Rev. J. Gerard Mears, s. J., first scheduled to be here, was unable to come. Father Talbot, eminent speaker and writer, and one of the country's leading Catholic journalist will address the group on similar topic, Post-War Questions.
 The meeting Sunday which will be at 3 o'clock at the Waterbury Catholic high school auditorium is open to the public. Men are in- vited as well as women. Miss Fitz- patrick will preside at a business meeting. Reports will be read and election of officers will take place. A musical program will be presented by the students of the Waterbury Catholic high school.
 Father Talbot, nationally known, will speak before this group for the first time. He has been editor of America" since 1886, previously act- ing as literary editor. He has been influential in the field of journal ism, his main objective stimulating and encouraging Catholic authors. He was born in Philadelphia, join- ing the Society of Jesus in 1906, or- dained to the priesthood in 1921. In 1923 he succeeded the well-known Walter Dwight as literary editor of America.
 There is no admission for the Sunday meeting. All interested are welcome to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14
$75, 900 DAMAGE IN
 NASHUA BLAZE

Nashua, N. H., Jan. IA = (U.P)- Officials estimated damage at $75,- GOO today after a general l-a1arm fire destroyed a four-story wooden building in the business district housing printing company and a furniture store and threatened other buildings.
 The blaze apparently started in the basement of the F. E. Cole Printing Company and spread through the building to the Jean note Brothers Furniture Company store. Flames burst through the roof and showesed sparks over q vide area. saaa
 Several small fires started on ad- jacent roofs but were quickly quell- cd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14

you DOCK program W1CI1 I1le SaGLS" faction of a task accomplished and 8 wealth of knowledge gained.
 Don't waste these valuable win- ter nights wishing you could get out for show or party. Check in with your bookman and enjoy the benefits of gas rationing at home. Set. a definite time for study and follow through with it. It will be like going back to school, but you won't regret it.
 Here are a few of the current releases, briefly noted, which you may include in your curriculum.
 GEOGRAPHY CLASS
 HOW much do you know about IL Alaska? Not enough, probably, unless you are different from many other Americans who have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LATEST BOOKS
Go Back To School This Winter; Books Provide Varied Curriculum

reading like the weather; people talk too much
 and anything unlike the weather organize reading schedule that includes selections complete
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14

while shopping for this weeks gro- ceries? A. Yes.
 e. Our lodge is having a benefit supper. Can tell the folks they may come in their cars? A. No. But if they are passing on an essential trip they could stop for the meal.
 e. My sorority has scheduled a dinner in an out-of-town country club to raise funds for Q local char ity. Since there is no public trans portation to this place. can guests drive their own cars? A. Sorry, but we are too short of gas. and during the emergency car trips to social functions even for charity must be regarded as pleasure driving.
 e. May I drive to the Presidents Birthday Ball? A. No.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14
RY InHN cuTTER

NOnlteo Press St2f1 COkreSpOnuentD
 Washington, Jan. 14.-(JP)-The Truman Senate committee investi- Igating the war effort may decide today to investigate the anthracite Icoal strike which committee mem- |bers said threatened to create aSfuel |shortage for the armed services as well as the public.
 The 15-day walkout of John L. Lewis United Mine Workers was continued last night when 15,00O of the 18,OO0 strikers voted to continue their strike protest against an in- crease in their union dues.
 One member of the Truman committee, Sen. Ralph O. Brewster, R., Me, commenting on the vote, said "that would seem to make clearly evident the need for bring ing the issues openly to public at tention." Earlier, Brewster had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14
NEED VOLUNTEERS
 FOR REGISTRATION

Mrs. Charlotte Root, chairman of the food panel of the local ration ing board, has issued an appeal for volunteers to assist next month when War Ration Books II will be distributed. Registration for the work will be accepted at the Civ- ilian Defense Volunteer office. The distribution will be conducted at school buildings and volunteers have been asked to indicate where they wish to serve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14
NEGRO KILLED

Groton, Con-, Jan. 14.-(UP)- Campbell Wallace, 35, negro, (525 Waverly avenue, Mamaroneck, N. r., 8 laborer at the Southern New Eng land Contractors Supply Co, was killed late yesterday when he was crushed between & crane and 8 rail- road car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14
FATHER TALBOT
 TO SPEAK HERE
Highly Esteemed Editor of America Guest of CathO.
 lie Women Council

Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, chairman of the Waterbury Council of Catho- lie Women, has received word that Rev. Francis X. Talbot, editor-in- chief of the national Catholic week ly, America" will come to Water bury Sunday to speak before the council at its Fist annual meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14
BIRTHDAY CLUB
 MET ON MONDAY Mrs. Ackland Wright Was HOnored Guest; E. Lester
 Platt Reelected
WATERVIlLE Correspondent: Mvs. William E. Rooney. 19O Dwight St
 Telephone 3-8475

Waterville, Jan. 14-Mrs. Ackland Wright of Thomaston avenue was honored guest of the Birthday Club Monday evening. A turkey supper was served and bingo played. Mrs. Wright received purse from the following members: Mrs. James Clarf, Mrs. Clifford Northrop, Mrs. Percy MacMullen, Mrs. Chalres Stevens, Mrs. Arthur Batten, Sr., Mrs. Edna Steele, Mrs. Arthur Franks and Mrs. Arthur Batten Jr. E. Lester Platt was reelected pres ident of Casper Davis Drum Corps at a meeting held Tuesday evening. Other officers chosen are Olin Bar rie, vice-president, Bella Brickett, secretary and Alice MacNIullen, treasurer. A party for members only will be held Monday evening at their rooms in the rear of the post office.
 The Women's Society For Chris tian Service met at the home of Mrs. Harry Lattimer last evening, instead of the parsonage due to the illness of Rev. Ernrest Weise. to sew for Britain. Present were Mrs. Ar thur Twelves, Mrs. John M. E.. Johnson, Mrs. William Brandt, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Harry Stride, and Mrs. John Platt ST. Girl Scout Troop No. 16 met at the home of thir leader Mrs. Sid ney Henchel, Thomaston avenue, Monday evening. A business meet ing was held followed by Nose Bag Dramatics. Present were: Ruth Batchclder. Nancylou Totten, Pris- ella Henchel, Shirley Leisering, Joan Pierpont, Jean French, and Alice MacMullen.
 Weaving Club
 The Swedish Weaving club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Stride of Colonial ave- nue. Lunch was served. Present were: Mrs. John Platt ST., Mrs. Harry Lattimer, Miss Ruth Norton. Mrs, John M. E. Johnson. Mrs. John Platt Jr., and Mrs Ralph Benson.
 Notes
 The first precinct meeting of 1943 for the ten sectors of Waterville will be held Friday, Jan p at St. Hich- ael's hall. Miss Cecelia Brenneis, precinct warden will be in charge. Mrs. Charles Greene of Colonial avenue is confined to her home by illness.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Benson of Bristol, formerly of Waterville, an- nounce the birth of a son, Wayne John Benson.
 Mrs. Fanny Taylor is i'll at her home on Thomaston avenue.
 John MacMullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy MacMullen of Chapel street is laid up at home with water on the knee.
 A Red Cross sewing session lwill be held at the Sprague school sew ing room this afternoon from to 4 o'clock.
 Girl Scout Troop 27 will meet at tnaAgymnasium at 3:45 for instruc- tion in first aid. Mrs. Anthony Dt- Blasi. leader, will be in charge oi the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14
KIWANIANS INSTALL
 STAFF OF OFFICERS

Officers of the Kiwanis club were installed yesterday at the regular luncheon meeting at the Elton. William E. Van Tassel was seated as president. Other officers in- clude: Vice president, Albert J. Booth; secretary treasurer, Harry E. Leonard; and new directors, George Boden, Henry L. Long, Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony. Annual re- ports were read.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14
DAMAGES OF $5,OOO
 SOUGHT IN ACTION

Richard D. Weigand of Woodbury has filed a $5,O00 damage suit in superior court against Walter Owens and Saul M. Leavitt, both of Hartford. The action is based on in- juries sustained January ', 1943 when his car became involved in a collision with truck owned by Leavitt and operated by the other defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-14
Back On The Job Without Nagging BackacIle
This Old Treatment Often
 Brings Happy Relief

Many sufferers relieve nagglng baclsAche quickly, once they discover that the real cause of their trouble may be tired kidneys.
 The kidneys are Natures chief way of talk. ugthe excess acids and waste out of the blood.
 When disorder of kidney function permits poisonous matter to remain in your blood. 1t may cause nagging baclSache, rheumatic pains, leg pains. loss of pep and energy. getting up nights, swelling. pufiness under the eyes, headaches and dizziness. Frequent or scanty passages with smarting and hprn' ing sometimes shows there is something wrong with your kidneys or bladder.
 Don't waitl Ask your druggist for Doan'h Pills, used successfully by millions for over ~ years. They give happy relief end will help the iB miles of kidney tubes flush out pol. S0nauS waste frcmyour blood. Get poan'sPnIa.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-08-03
Just a Few Lines
Bits About The BongtoiIs

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tribe eking
nobeman
Gpsys inquired
would
replied Look at my gown Not understanding her tip the nobeman
handed
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HaWeyS Blue
nobleman
this and
she lived horse began
trapge relate did But
which gathered
with the letter wv 1t Windsor
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had on Windsor Lad He OF and slightly
than to
Buck Weaver the Louisville Times
Derby The
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the Earl
Buck likes the likes
it, The Churchill Downs
the day OF the Louisville Cup important
miles and the to be from the mile
built The field lining
the starters stand and he having difficulty Jockey kept
with something
Finally Dade asked him what
I'm worried wonden back
mile this Dade."
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-08-03
NEXT: Rube Vanguard.
FoIkenburg PAGES
Junior Net PIov

Kalamazoo, Mich, Aug. 3.-UP)
Seeded players, paced by top
ranked Bob Falkenburg, set the
pace for the field as the national
junior and boys tennis tournament
continued today.
Falkenburg, who drew a first
round bye, BANKED Henry Goelzer,
Milwaukee, Go, 60 in second
roud match yesterday to share the
spotlight with Herbert Flam, top
seeded boys stra, who won over
Louis Gross, Chicago, 6-l 90.
Second-ranked junior, Jim Blank,
who is Falkenburg's doubles part
ner, ousted Alex kaufman, New
York, 6-1, o.
Other seeded stars to triumph
were Gene Garrett, San Diego, Cal,
No. 4, who ouSted Philip Smith,
Cincinnati, G-1. Ga and Ed Ray,
Taft, Texas, No. S, who won over
Bernard Schrieber, Baltimore, Md,
6l, o..
In other feature boys matches,
Erwin BuSiek. Springfield, Mo,
No. S, eliminated Jack Collins, Mid
dleton, o., %, CO, and Edwin Da-
Wis, Baton Rouge, La, No. 6, who
won over Richard Norris, Milwau.
kee, 6-l, O..
Howe AtWater, siXth-seeded junior
from Chicago, drew a first round
bye and then reached the third
round when William Thaler, Bait
more, deiaulted
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St. Lucy's Junior
SoftboII League

BisOns Win Over Divisions IL.
The BLsonS for the second time
this season conquered the Division
street team this time TO the tune
Of 7 to !.
Joe Lamatino who collected three
hits for his teammates from the
playground, came in with the sole
Division street tally.
In the pitchers box the Division
street boys showed their greatest
weakness. Perugini's good right arm
was very much missed.
Auggie Ciresi did his hest but
had TO be taken out in the third In
ming to be followed by Perazella
In the sixth.
For the BiSons Lou Viscosi starred
at bat, knocking one of his long
hits over the fence for two bases,
Lou does much better at first than
he used TO do over Oh the third
sack.
Mario Rinaldi came IN with the
first Bison run In the first inning
rhe other Bison runs were scored
W Frank Accetura. Winnie CATERING,
VIII DOO E-OuIJtI, uliS lhJbCl LWO
crossed the plate twice.
We have to call attention to the
sonderful improvement Mario Rim
.ldi shows in his fielding lately
lie made five of the put-outs and
lutte few assists over on third
Ease today.
Tom Rinaldi umpired and did an
outstanding job OF 1t.
Bulldogs 4, BG's 1.
The Bulldog team which Ernie
Hallenborg and Jim Mature put In
the field against the league leading
BG's was entirely too strong for
the boys from Branch and Griggs
street.
The addition OF six footer Coo
chiola, former Wilson school star
athlete, was just too much for the
opposition which weakened In the
early play.
BE- stars who are usually unbeat-
able In their fielding We'd with one
another in their eagerness to dis
play the most bonehead error of the
season.
Despite the clumSiness which
struck the limbs of the BIG boys
they were able TO work Billy Pritski
home In the fourth inning thus pre-
venting a complete shutout.
Cocchiola thrilled the grandstand
with the longest drive OF the pres
ent league when he belted one over
the far fence for home run.
1t Is TO be noticed that despite
. the fact that pitcher Winnie Syn
kovicz permitted the Bulldogs only
four scattered hits they managed
10 beat the BG's to the tune OF
4 to1
We believe that the score was
much more lobsided than II should
have been we're the Branch and
Grigg streets boys more enthusiastic
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-08-03
BortoIo Beats
Vosquez in 10

West Springfield, Mass, Aug. g.
OUP)-Slick Sal Bartolo of Boston
today had proved his right to wear
the New England featherweight
crown with decisive win over the
highly capable Henry Vasquez of
Spain and New York.
Sharp-hitting Bartolo won 60
ing away from the jabbing Spaniard
before $500 fans in l0-round out
door boxing show last night at the
Crescent Kennel club
Bartolo continually beat Vasquez
to the punch, attacked with both
head and body hooks and in the
sixth round opened a slight cut
above his opponents left eye. Bar
tolo sustained slight forehead
cut in the eighth. There were no
knockdoWns but Bartolo had Vasquez
weaving groggily on the ropes sew
eral times.
Vasquez's principal weapon was
left job. apparently fought him by
former worlds featherweight cham
pion Chalky Wright who served as
second.
The United Press scorecard gave
Bartolo seven rounds. VasqueZ two
and one even.
Bartolo weighed 1873, Vasquez,
1871 l-2.
Six FOUNDERS saw Joe Reddick, l49
OF Patterson, N. j. decision Phil
Quillan. IA OF Spring field; Sammy
Kirsch. 1914, OF Baltimore knock
out Lester Carr, 1877, OF Boston in
the second round: and Tommy
Mann. ISL. of Brooklyn. N. Y, knock
out Sam Santillo. Isl. Of New York
I'm the first
Johnny Coe. 1875. Of Boston de-
cisioned Bill Riardon. 1875. OF Hart
ford. Conn. In four rounds.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-08-03
(Reg. u. s. Pat. ONCE
BY OSCAR FRALEY
Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
New York, Aug. 3-(UP)-Speed
is the essence of American sports
so it's something to talk about when
sloWness makes champion-as in
the case of Truehtt Banks SeWell OF
the Pittsburgh Pirates.
SeWells inertia isn't of the type
that makes most of us miss that
1915. 1t has to do with the matter
Of tossing spherical object. known
as a baseball, the 60 feet from
pitchers box to home plate slower
than anybody else In the business.
The Alabama athlete, better
known to the trade as 'Rip''-and
more recently by a lot OF other
more emphatic nameS-has mas
tered this pitch so well that he is
credited with single handedly lift
ing the Buccaneers into second
place In the National league. On
the strength Of this newly developed
slow one, Sewell at "a Is assured
to the majors in 1888 His best pre-
VlOuS year was last season, Wlcl ne
won II and dropped Is, but with
the season only slightly more than
half over he has won II against
only two SetbackS.
Rip was warming up one day late
last season, lobbing them up to the
plate, when the possibilities of the
pitch struck him. And now It's
the talk, as well as the despair,
of the entire league. Labeled
balloon ball, a butter ball, bloop-
Grand several unprintable names
it's the wackiest thing in baseball
at present
Sewell spent hours learning to
control it--during spring training.
The pitch craWls IS to 25 feet into
the air in an arc that parachutes
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-08-03
METAL HOSE HAS
BIC C H A N CE IN
SC0v|LL GAME

Considerable action Of a sustained
nature, with an upset or two easily
possible will be expected when IL In
dustrial Softban league teams get
together tonight for the final games
Of the season on the regular sched-
ule.
Several playoff games have to be
recorded which will be attended TO
during the next two weeks; prior to
the league playoffs, including six
teams begin.
Metal Hose, halfway down the
league standing has a chance to
provide the big surprise of the late
season and final week II 1t can
knock oyer the indicated Scovili
array tonight.
American Brass won but lost Its
game Of July 20 from Benrus, which
protested use Of an ineligible play
er, and was awarded the game by
the forfeit committee; as one of
the BraSsieS was not an employe
OF the concern, according To league
rules.
May rs games, now set for Aug.
10 include:
American Brass VS.. Chase; Som
ers Brass VS.. French; Farrell VS..
Waterbury Tool; Waterbury Button
VS.. Plume Atwood; Benrus VS..
Scovill; Waterbury Manufacturing
VS.. Ingersoll Clock; Metal Hose
Bye.
The June l slate, set for Aug. II
shows:
American Brass VS. French; Chase
VS.. Metal Hose; Somers Brass VS..
Waterbury Tool Farrell VS.. Scovill;
Waterbury Button VS.. Ingersoll
Clock; Benrus VS.. Waterbury Manu-
fatcuring; Plume and Atwood-Bye
Other postponed games, to be
rescheduled at the managers con-
venience before Aug. II:
June 8-Chase Plume and At
wood; June 29-American Brass
Scovill; July 13-American Brass
Waterbury Manufacturing; French
Chase; July 20-Waterbury Tool
Chase (tie game); July 27-Scovill-
Chase; Waterbury Tool-Metal Hose.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-08-03
Rev. Thomas Shea
Baseball Leoque

Pitching, of kind that was not
lar from perfect, dominated Rev.
THOMAS Shea baseball league games
White Flashes and Cards kept their
at Hamilton Park yesterday as the
White Flashes and Cards kept their
record clean Of defeat. Centrals
were easy victims of the W.T. team.
II to as the T'ribunes were on the
short end OF TO ! score by the
Cards.
Hansen tWirled q single hit game
IN behalf Of the Cards while Tex
Carlone gave the Centrals but two
hits In behalf of the White Flashes;
Red" Byrnes for the Crusaders
beat the White Elephants 10 to /
while the FairlaWns won q tight
game from the Raiders 3 to /. In
another game, Rebels were 16 to 7
winners over the Fuller streets.
Mackiewiucz gave the Rebels
three hits in the Fairlnwn victory
while Carlone strlc kout Is, with
Leo Harrington and Byrnes getting
II opposing batters on strikes.
Summary:
white Flashes .O24 672 x--2l 20 o
Centrals .,., 900 O01 / 2 8
tnrlone and Massimo: Coyle and
Hayes. Umpire--NardoZzi.
Cardinals .,.011 021 o. 0
Thlbunes -. o 20 o 20 l. .
Hansen and Miltlineyich Nc
earthly md Hogan; Shea. Umpire
NardoZZi.
Bombers ,..4 01 200 x-7 /
West Sides 90 0I0 O. 2 G 0
Mastrianni and ST. John: LaPorta
and Nutbrown. Umpire-Mellon.
r, h. q.
Crusaders 49,. a.. 030 357 O-Is II /
White Elephants 900 100 o. I 4
Byrnes, McGovern and German;
Verrastro and Gabriel. Umpire-Mel-
lon.
r. Il. e.
Fairlawns 10l 900 = 3 0
Raiders ... | 30 900 o. 2
Mackiewicz and HlminP: Massimo
and Belanger. Umpire-Blakeman
r. h. q.
Rebels .......53O 350--I6 10 2
Fuller SITS. ...003 / 2-7 =
harrington and Burnett; Velluci,
Neville and Silva. Umpire-Blalte-
man.
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down through the strike zone in q
amer practically impossible to hit.
The batter either strains a ligament
trying for piece" of it or simply
stands there open"mouthed and
sWears cit can't be done.
But mixed with a respectable fast
one, a slider and sinker, it has
made SeWell the top tosser of the
year. They get their share of
safeties Off him but when the chips
are down, Rip comes up with the
blooper and change of pace that
usually settles the issue The best
evidence is the fact that Sewell has
won hisl asst IL in row and every
time he's scheduled to climb the
hill the opposition prays for rain,
The Chicago Cubs have been his
chief victim, losing five in row
to SeWell's slants. The last time
they nicked him for II hits but he
still scored to ] victory. The
Phillies have swung Justify, and
useleSSly, against him four times,
while the Giants, Reds and Dodgers
each have fallen twice. The Braves
and Cardinals were the only clubs
to beat him this season, each WIN
ming one game out of two starts
The Cards belted him for Is safe
ties the last time they met-and
still Sewell ballooned home to to
S winner.
Sewell is team player who loves
to win and with that II and two
record he's a right happy guy these
days. He doesn't even get rufilcd
when they start to hit his stuff,
because he always can call on the
blooper. It's a screwball pitch, but
dynamite In slow notion. If you
need proof ask the rest Of the Ma
tional league - particularly those
bandcufied Cubs.
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George takes up an old broom and
says this one goes over the right
field stands, and with one mighty
lets 90. Impersonation of a great
hero OF times gone by.
In New York on August 26, the
New York Sports Writers Associa-
ton Is going to sponsor an All Star
baseball game between the high
scorers of the Yanks. Giants and
Dodgers to sell a portion OF $50 mil
lion dollars in War Bonds. Several
large firms and individuals will sub
scribe for so many bonds for so
many strikeouts by pitchers. base
hits and home runs. Among those
there to entertain will be some OF
bascball's great such as Iris Speak
er, Walter Johnson, Eddie Collins.
Hans Dagner and the king OF them
all, Babe Ruth. The undertaking
could easily be adopted In small
er scale in the smaller cities as
sports contribution to the war eff
fort The admission to this game
will be War Bond.
BUY WAR BONDS NOW -. TO
ERADICATE THE AXIS,
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Hogg at Harvard
Drew 9,O38 Paid

Boston, Aug. 3 49, U.P) - The
u. S. Air Force Relief Society was
riched by $8,2l2 today as result OF
the record breaking performance a
week ago of Swedish Distance Run
ming King Gunder Hagg at Harvard
Stadium In Cambridge.
This sum was turned over to the
society by the Notwithstanding
Wan A. A. from total receipts OF
$ll ,80l less expenses OF tickets. pro-
grams. prizes and the travel ex-
penseS OF the Hagg party.
Paid attendance amounted TO o.
038 But servicemen who were adj
mitted free brought TO about 10000
the number OF persons who saw
Hagg cover the mile In 4:05.3 TO set
"A new American mile mark.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-08-03
As Get Ripple

Philadelphia. Aug. 8. - ,UP) -
Stocky Jimmy Ripple. former mem
Der OF two major league clubs. has
been acquired from Toronto of the
International League. the Philadel-
phia Athletics announced today.
Ripple. who played for the Giants
and Dodgers. was obtained in a
straightswap for rookie Jim Tyack
who had been purchased from Little
Rock. Ripple has been hitting ,258
for Toronto while Tyack batted ,225
for the AS