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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
BY OSCAR FRALEY

kUnted PreSS Staf1 COrreSpOnoenL)
 New York, May 19.-(UP)-Top- ranking American track stars now in the services will be invited to compete against Gunder Hagg, Swedish skyrocket, in a nationwide series of mees announced today by National AAU O. icials.
 Meets already have been planned for Chicago, Los Angeles, San Fran cisco, Boston, Cleveland and Pitts burgh, Secretary Daniel J. Ferris disclosed.
 Actual dates have not yet been determined, Ferris said, but the tour was schedulued to start one week after the national AAU champion ships at New York's Triborough Stadium, June 19 and 20. Hagg {, who startled the sports world last summer by breaking nine world dis tance marks, will make his first American start in the Nationals.
 Ferris said Hagg would be flown to the United States from Havana, Cuba, where he is expected to ar rive on the Swedish tanker Satur- nus June 4.
 Aid for Army
 "The Army Air Forces Air so- ciety will benefit from this series of meets" Ferris said. "In addi- tion to the six cities for which meets are planned there possibly will be others, depending upon how long Hagg is able to remain in the United States"
 Flying Hagg to New York, Ferris said, would give the Swede almost an additional week of training, Originally he had been slated. to leave the boat five days later at Galveston, Texas.
 "This way he probably will be able to run on both days, competing first in the 1,500-meter race and then in the 5000 meters," Ferris explained.
 Gil Dobbs, Boston theological stu dent, who wears the 1,500meter crown, and Greg Rice, the 5000 meter champion, will be his chief competition.
 Service athletes who are quail fled to compete in this class will be invited to run against Hagg in the various cities" added Ferris, naming such outstanding runners as Leslie MacMitchell of NYU, former indoor mile king now in the Navy, and Frank Dixon, another NYU ace now a private at Camp Lee, Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
BENRUS TOPS TOOL
 SOFTBALLERS 5-4
VaIetta Outpitches Brow= nell: GrOhs Gives ClOCk=
 CTS But 2 Hits

Definitely without their ace pitch CT of last season, Pete Yarnau, the Benrus Industrial softball league de- finding champions, showed con- clusively that It has the stuff of which champs are made by shading Waterbury Tool and Hardy Brown ell, 5-4 last night in the feature game of four leaguge contests. Not only that, but the BenruS boys spotted the Tool combine four runs in the first three innings before it found the scoring dish with run in the third, yet won the game 5-4 with three runs in the fourth and another in the fifth; BroWnell all most invincible last season, walk ing in run after single and two safe bunts went by him in success sion.
 Scovill softballers were very much Ion the beam" as Croft tossed a tWo-hitter at the Waterbury Clock combine, shutting them out 20. Wa terbury Manufacturing had two big innings, including the first when it tallied five runs and a run fourth to win going away Is to 6 from Plume and Atwood. French Mfg. won a 6-3 game from Farrel Foun- dry, with a 12 hit attack that gath cred steam in the sixth when three runs defeated the PA outfit, Iei- u team scoring in the final inn ing Mack's homer in the first was the losers only consolation. Water bury Tool was held to five hits by Valletta; Whi.e Hoomel's hit brought in Valletta who walked then went to third base on Podsialick's two- baSer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
ERNIE MARGRAFF, YMCA
 ATHLETE, JOINS NAVY

Arnest Marggraff, one of the most outstanding leaders that the Central "Y' has ever had entered the Navy today.
 The popular lad along with his father, Paul, has lead the apparatus and tumbling team at the Y for the past four years. This year in par ticular, Ernie has lead one of the finest apparatus groups in the state. Most Y. M. c. As have beein unable to conduct such a class be- cause of the lack of proper leader ship and material but throuh Marggraff's ability to develop be- ginners in this activity the class has met regularly twice a week with from Is to 20 men taking part.
 Plans were laid at the beginning of the year to put on an exhibition modelled after the famous Spring field college show.
 Ernie has been an employe of the Colonial Trust for four years with his special interest being in physi- cal education. He plans to enter the physical training program after his boot trainin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
TORRINCTON COPS
 WILD GAME l3-9
Each Club Scores 5 Runs in 9th Inning; Pitchers
 GO We'll

Just about anything and every thing that could happen in a hell for leather baseball game between high school teams, came about yes terday, as Torrington won its fifth straight Valley League contest 13 to 9 from Crosby at the Municipal Stadium. Yet, there was good pitch ing by both boys on the mound for the rival teams, while the hitterS banged out 26 hits and g runs, 19 of which were made in two innings, the first and last.
 Right from the go, Torrington, batting first, lost no time, hitting, running and scoring with no less than five runs being amassed before the third out was made, and Crosby came to bat. With a big five run lead to work on, pitcher Palker of Tor rington had every reason to be con- fident, but he had more than little trouble getting the Crosby kids out of his hair; with the result that there were four runs for the locals when the barrage stopped and it became a tight ball game. From that point on, it became pitchers paradise, with neither team doing anything until the fifth when Tor rington scored again to the extent of one run, got two more in the eighth and five in the ninth to win easily enough, though Crosby matched their five run ninth in the last half of the inning. Alexander, Tedecso and Hoysdradt were the Torrington hitters, each boy getting three; while Petteway, Cousey and Daly did right well with the willow in Crosby's behalf. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
U. s. Government Sports Committee To Be Appointed?

Washington. May 19-OP)-A three-man advisory committee, to handle either continuance or can cellation of certain sports, may be appointed soon, it was indicated to- day.
 The committee would make rec ommendations but would not have the power of final decision accord ing to a statement by President Roosevelt yesterday.
 Senator James M. Mead, D., N. Y, part-owner of the Buffalo Bisons baseball team of the International league, and an advocate of contin- uance of spectator sports in war time, suggested formation of the group
 Recent reports indicated Mead might be chosen as the nations wartime sports czar should a sports coordinators office be set up.
 Paul V. McNutt, war manpower commission chairman, has said he saw no reason why baseball and other sports could not survive the war by using players outside the draft age limits Last week. he said he favored odd-hour baseball games to accommodate swing workers in war industries.
 The WING has neither classified sports as essential or non-essential as yet.
 Sports for Morale?
 Rep. Samuel Weiss, D., Pa, re- gently introduced a resolution de- claring it the belief of Congress that spectator sports-he mentioned baseball football and basketball be continued as essential for morale.
 Rep. Tavern R. DilWeg, D., Wis, former football star, yesterday pleaded for continuance of such college and pro football, basketball, hockey, horse racing, golf and the like.
 Baseball is an essential indus try" he said in a House speech, and so are professional football and other organized spectator sports.
 T am confident that we in Wash ington want these sports to con- tinue."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
GOVERNOR ASKED
 TO CHECK UP ON B BOxIN 6 BODY
Secretary of New York State Studies Protest of
 Boston Promoters
By JACK FROST IJnitpd PreSS Staff rnrracnoudoukr

United Press Staff COrrespOndentC
 Boston, May 19-(UP)-The box ing world was stirred today by rumpus involving Gov. Thomas E Dewey of New York, two state box ing commissions, three promoters, two managers and pair of top flight featherweights - champion Willie Pep of Hartford, Conn, and Sal Bartolo of Boston.
 Hot-Spot in the controversy was announcement by the New York State Boxing Commission that it would not recognize as title fight the 15-round bout slated for Bostor June 8 between Pep and Bartolo.
 At the moment, the next move appeared up to Governor Dewey.
 Already he and his secretaries had engaged in a series of long distance telephonic conversations with co-promoters Eddie Mack and Jack OBrien of the Boston Boxing association who have scheduled the bout.
 Ask Investigation
 They have demanded that New York's chief executive turn his racket-buSting activities in the di- rection of his own state boxing commission and kindly old Uncle Mike Jacobs of Madison Square Garden fame.
 Both Mack and OBrien during their prolonged discussions with Governor Dewey made various charges including some sounding like robbery" and collision" And they received the promise that the matter would be given gubernatorial attention.
 Here's the problem Pep was forced to sign to defend his crown before May 20 or the title would have been vacated.
 At the same time the New York commission was to name an oppo- nent. It picked two men, Bartolo as No. l and ancient Chalky Wright as No. 2.
 Pep signed for fight-but it was with Mack and O'Brien, not as an- ticipated with Mike Jacobs. It ap- pears that Mack had rustled $50 ,0O0 | peAedIn rep $ nose ana won the day.
 Then, not letting the grass grow under their feet, Mack and OBrien whipped around and signed Bartolo. That was the second round that Jacobs lost.
 Boss Jacobs
 Now Mack charges that Jacobs has won the third round unfairly by forcing the New York commits sion to refuse to recognize the fight as title bout.
 But the Bostonians say that re- gardlesS of what the New York con- mission does, the bout will be for the title. They have the assurance of the Massachusetts Boxing Com mission that the bout will be recog- nized as a championship affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
Sprague, ,ChaSeLead
 Minor Division

Sprague of Waterville and H. s. Chase grammar school teams of the Minor Division, continue to share the top spot in the Public School league as both were winners of games played yesterday. Wood- row Wilson, a strong rival, was stopped 12 to by Sprague as Wha- Ian and Buell. gave the Wilsonian sluggers but three hits, though the Watervillians had scare in the sixth when 'lson scored five times, causing Bud Whelan's removal from the game. However, Bud had plenty on the ball up to the last inning, and got credit for the victory.
 Chase, as expected had no trou- ble defeating East Farms, g to l, Lewis pitching a one-hitter as the winners got an even dozen hits to win as they pleased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
A. Z. A. WINS

Before an enthusiastic crowd of 45 spectators. the A. z. A. Hi-Y club beat the PiLambda, 8-6, in the opening game of the Hi-Y double elimination tournament at the Gen. tral "Y" last night
 Charlie Cetta of PiLambda was the leading hitter of the evening with three doubles and one single. Shiller and Fleisher for A. z A. had three hits each to lead the win neIH at bat.
 Tonight's games will see the Alpha vs. Epsilon at 6:30 and the LanCers vS. Beta at 8:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
McLARIN BY K. 0.

New Bedford, Mass, May 19- -Welterweight Jimmy McLar- in of New Bedford today held one round knockout victory over Jose Domingo Rozo of Colombia, South America.
 McLarin scored with a hard right to the jaw in two minutes and Al seconds of the opening round of their scheduled 1O-round bout at the Bristol arena last night. Two weeks ago the South American had de- cisioned McLarin.
 McLarin weighed 132, Rozo, 13O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
CITY AMATEUR LEAGUE
 STANDING, SCHEDULE, NOTES

this year is far above par what with Smullen of Naugatuck, Graback of the Avigs, Thompson of Scovill's and Bill Adams of the Sacred Hearts turning in some great flinging.
 It is rumored that Larry Mullen, Bobby GreatoreX, Paul Razor" Doran and Johnny DeVito are being dickered with and are apt to bob up any Sunday with one of the clubs.
 Even Hank" O'Dea, the former Economy backstopper and manager, has gotten the urge" and is ready to accept an invitation to get into uniform.
 George Trask and Jack Daly the Middlebury co-managers, have got ten a couple of bad breaks" but still have their glimmers on the championship. Thirteen more games is a lot of time to make up lost ground, says George, "and we're not out of it yet. The Pom peraug champs are due to break in- to the win column Sunday against the Hearts and will then spring a surprise on the high-riding Nauga- tuck array.
 The league protest board will cer- tainly have first hand evidence in case any trouble breaks out. Three of its members, Harry Melvin, Roc co Mara and Mike Hayes watched proceedings from the press box Sunday.
 While Hal Smullen, the Notre Dame checker for Naugatuck has famed 29 batsmen in two games, the diminutive West Havener holds no terror for any of he opposing players who are swinging from their heels all the time.
 Scovills looked pretty natty in their new uniforms. All clubs are now outfitted with the exception of the Sacred Hearts.
 In spite of the cold and threaten ing weather Sunday, the league of- ficials were very much encouraged by the turnout of fans numbering some 460.
 There is plenty of wagering 00 the outcome of the Washington Hill- Scovill clash scheduled for No. l field at 3 o'clock Sunday. Both
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
PETER=PAUL S0FTBALL

Eleven runs in Il innings by both teams was the unusual Mexican standoff played by the Cavanaugh and Sheehan teams of the Sts. Peter and Paul Softball league last night; darkness and umpire Dan Farrell's rches causing halt tie game and a determination to try it again at nter date with box seats to sell to buyers of $25 war bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
Gouernor Dewey DraUn Into Ring WrangIe
Hagg Will Be Used To Save
 U. s. Track, Field Sports

"MacMitchell has expressed a de- sire to run against Hagg and I wouldn't be surprised to see him do it." Ferris said. Leslie has been on sea duty but he keeps in shape running on deck and training when ashore. In the longer distances we have, in addition to Rice, such excellent performers as Oliver Hunt CT of Notre Dame who would like to compete against this great Swe- dish star"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

Runs - Danforth ?, Jones, Ladd, Pickett, Clark. Errors-Peterson 2, Giampetruzzi. Two base hit-Peter- son. Stolen bases-Dornfield, Pickett, Sacrifice - Jones. Double pl ay- Clark to Dorntield to Morris. Hits off Peterson, , in innings; off Ma cunas, ? in 3. Hit by pitcher-by Peterson (PicketD; by Clark Uom- barD. Struck out-by Clark 6; Pet crson ,, Nacunas 4. Losing pitcher Peterson. mpires-Brophy and Sex ton. Time-1 :55
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
Wilby Blanked By
 Taft Pitcher, GO

Three-hit pitching by Taft Props Clark was much too much for Wllby batters as the Wildcats from Wa terbury were shut out 60. Tatt scored in the third, fifth and eighth innings, with three runs as it's first collection. Taft of Taft got two of the seven hits off Wilby NacunaS pntnrcnn Sllnl f1lafN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
LAST NIGHTS FIGHTS
(By United Press)

Hartford, Conn: George CReO Doty, 148, Hartford, decisioned Mike Bulk, IA, New York (O; Joe Ben nett, 1855, New York. outpointed R. J. Lewis, 157, Denver (8); Aaron Eatman, 174, decisioned Joe Brown, 176, New Haven (8); Johnny Nor rison, 145, New York. decisioned Eddie Griffin, 150h, New York (8).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

Secretary of the Industrial Bowling League, who was pleas antly surprised with a check from state tournament headquarters, since his Waterbury Clock booster team, which went into the state meet to "have some fun" wound up winning some money. The powders included Frank RaybenkO, Ray Adducci, Herman Wolf, Shorty Zucca and MT. Perrine. The latter is anxious to contact the wealth of new bowling talent in the Waterbury Clock plant locally and at Middlebury, so that plans can be sketched for next season on the alleys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
BRAVES DROP PITCHER

Boston, May 19-UP)-Right- handed pitcher George Diehl was released outright to Indianapolis of the American Association, the Boston Braves announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

Cannes Today Jersey City at Toronto (2) CTwlight and NighD Syracuse at Buffalo Baltimore at Rochester (Only games scheduled)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
clubs will be "well-heeled" for the all important engagement.

The fans are also looking forward to seeing the pitching duel between Hal Smullen and Teddy Graback when Milt Weisman's Naugatuck crew clashes with Tony Romaniellos Avigs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

With six clubs entered, the loop will play three rounds or 15 games each. This, of course, means that every club still ha sa fine chance to bid for the title.
 Standout performance of last Sun day was Sailor Ted" Grabeck's great no-hit, no-run exhibition for nine and one-third frames against Scovills. Then he tossed a home run ball to Felix Longo and Scovills went home with the bacon.
 Everyone was taken up with Gra- beck's pitching prowess that they all but overlooked the stout heart Cd hurling job turned in by Jackie Thompson, the winning Scovill chucker. Jackie gave up only five hits, struckout seven and seemed to be growing stronger as the game went on.
 Few of the fans in the stands rec ognized Grabeck as the boy who pitched the Brooklyn A. c. to the title last year and then went out to Youngstown and lost thrilling l8- inning battle to the powerful Birm- ingham entry. Ted is now stationed at a Naval Air base in Bassachu- sets put will be on hand with the Avigs until further notice.
 
 The pitching in the City league
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results Montreal ', Newark Jersey City at Toronto
 (To be played later date) Baltimore at Rochester (postd) Syracuse at Buffalo (postponed)
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Games Today Hartford at Scranton Utica at Binghamton CD Springfield at Wilkes Barre CD Albany at Elmira
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Games Today New York at Detroit Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at St. Louis CD Boston at Cleveland
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
Games Tomorrow

Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston St. Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York
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CIsOSB
Runs -MoscaritOIo. Bonet ii

Runs-M Moscaritolo, Bon c ti 2, Alexander 2, Toro 3, Tedesco 3, smith, Kelley 2, Kobrin 2, Daily ?, Ponzo, Mele, Cousey, Reardon. Err rors-K olesnik ?, Kelly, Reardon ?, Alexander ?. Toro, Johnson, Moscar- itolo, Kobrin. Runs batted in-AleX- ander 2, Kobrin, Daly, Petteway ?, Ponzo, Hoysradt ,, Mele 3, Cousey, Reardon 2. Johnson. Two base hits Johnson, Mele. Three base hit Ponzi. Home run-Melc. Stolen base -Bonetti, Alexander. Toro, Tedesco, Hoysradt, Kelley, Sacrifice-Tedes- co. Left on bases-Torrington 4, Crosby s. Bases on balls--off Koles- nick ,. Palker 1. Struck out - by Kolesnik 3, PallIer '. Wild pitches Kolesnik Pall6er 9. Passed ball Cousey. Umpire - Slattery. Time - 2:17
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
Eddie Mack Charges
 Title Monopoly Here
By DAN PARKER

EDDIE MACK, New York boy made called pared Lockwood  Promoter Mike MichaeVelS
 in
 
 the recognized featherweigh title
 Mack that after he signed him $3OOOO to amper with Pep by offering him $4OOOO New York commission is trying
 VscuJ bouts after listening he a Sa
 
 Pops commission Massachusetts the feaherwegt title Wilson match advertised contest Now it will extend the courtesy Massachusetts, to extend official recognition to two champions the division State probably will holding his official recognition suspend for falin' Phean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
THE SlSllSIsG1
NATIONAL LEAGUE
YeSterdny'S Results

Yesterdays Results St. Louis z, Brooklyn Cincinnati 3, New York l (10 inns) Boston i, Pittsburgh Chicago at Philadelphia (night)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
EASTERN LEAGUE
YeSterdov,s Rcs,,It~

Albany l, Elmira Hartford at Scranton (postponed) Utica at Binghamton (postponed) Sprin gfeld at Wilkes Barre
 (postponed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

ONE OF THE MOST COMICAL revealing commentaries on the of handcapping tered in day Frank Menkes report Kentucky Derby guessing first winners in order of merit Ken Conn Republican; Ed Oman Fresno (Ca Cal; T. O. White, Champaign and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

Last Sundays Results Scovills 1, Aviglianese 0 (10 in nings).
 Washington Hills 5, Middlebury 3 Naugautck 6, Sacred Hearts 9.
 Next Sundays Slate Scovill vs. Washington Hills. Naugatuck vs. Aviglianese. Middlebury vs. Sacred Hearts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
Games Tomorrow,

Games Tomorrow Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at St. Louis New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

Notes Although the standing shows only two undefeated teams, the Hills and Naugatuck, the City League race promises to be one of the most wide-open scrambles for honors in years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
Standing:
Games Today

*Not including Chicago at Phil l lelphia. night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

Games Today St. Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Pittsburgs at Boston CD Chicago at Philadelphia
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Weekly High Single

Hughes, Reihl. Weir, B'linter. Denehy, Page, Benson. Palmer Hughes, Bensen, Grahn, Gordon, No Ian, Grady, Brown, Grady, Gilbert, Nickery, Gryan, Dixon, Fraser Olson, Nickery, Grady, Kushlis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results (All games postponed)
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Final Record

Individual High Average-Hughes Ill.
 Individual High Three-Re Bates s-Grahn-37S
 Individual High ngle-Weir-- 63.
 Team High Three-Supplies-1 Team High Single-Treasurers---
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
Chase Bowling

Chase Grand Street Office Bowling
 League
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

YESTERDAYS STAR = Babe Dahlgren. who doubled home the winning run as the Phillies nicked the Cubs, 5-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

The pitching in the City league
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

this year is far above par what with Smullen of Naugatuck, Graback of the Avigs, Thompson of Scovill's and Bill Adams of the Sacred Hearts turning in some great flinging.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

Even Hank" O'Dea, the former Economy backstopper and manager, has gotten the urge" and is ready to accept an invitation to get into uniform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19
"EuH Eye" FinkIe NouU Hexes Hitler

Pvt Ben t"Ev Eye FinkIe the of the Arr at Scott Field ILL Evil Eye has successfully conducted for than 200 them Jim BraddOc wh nderea Man beat Mae Baer for the heavyweight champon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-19

It is rumored that Larry Mullen, Bobby Greatorex, Paul Razor" Doran and Johnny DeVito are being dickered with and are apt to bob up any Sunday with one of the clubs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-08-02

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bulletins pronounced 1t Fab
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people that the Allies want 10
set up a dictatorship in France
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sour note for dictatorship
Some Americans are now wav-
ing the old DOGGY that we ought
10 play ball with Badogllo in
order TO prevent communism in
Italy That's the very same
routine Bcnlto employed 10 grab
power there The new Sizzler
by John Roy Carlson. Under
Cover" must be a wonderful
expose now that Joe Kamp,
head OF the Constitutional Edu-
cational League, claims the
statements in II about him and
the league are llbelOuS
That's a good one e.. Ramps
league is listed in the federal
indictments as a tool for the al
legged SuhverSivcS over here
Under Cover" has also brought
itS author threats from the
Frontiers Frontiers never did
like getting kicked m the rear
The other night woman
pointed a finger AZ a civilian
and said You aren't in uni
form. .. Neither are Roose-