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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
Shapiro at Hartford
Against Callura
Tuesday Evening

Hartford, May 10.--There's more
at stake than lust another fighC'
for Make Shapiro here Tuesday
when lie faces Angelo Cailura at
lie Hartford auditorium. The New
Yo,k city lightweight risks the loss
CT q shot mt Hammerln' Hank
Armstrong II he should drop the
duke TO the Hamilton, Ont, battler.
The Jewish boxer ana the former
t-iplc-crown champ have a date In
phllly later IN the month. Where
Shapiro Is quite a strong favci!te
Make drew with johnny Hutchin-
son there two months ago before a
banner turnout and was rcmatched
with the budding lightweight In an
other ten. Again Il big crowd az
sembled, and again the tough Make
had TO be content with q draw
though many In the gathering
thought he had won. 50 he's
risking big purse In his May date
with Armstrong In taking on Leo p
Bradley's boy here.
First In Connecticut
LIE Will DC 6lldpTO5 IlTbL Hp-
pearance In Connecticut ring,
though he has been fighting for sew
cral years. He has been doing most
OF his fighting In and around New
York, with q few excursions 70
Philly. Make has fought on sew
eral Madison Square Garden cards.
Angelo Callura makes his third
bid for victory In Hartford. A
year ago he lost TO Willie Pep;
three weeks ago he dropped @ de-
cision 10 Phil Tcrranoya In what
was seen as a close bout by many
SO much 80 that Angeles mouth
piece. none other than Leo p. Brad
ley, hollered robbery" TO all who
would lend him an ear.
That loss snapped @ winning
streak that embraced such victims
as Chico Morales, Henry Vasqucz,
and Mike Bclloise, all three OF whom
had bene doing we'll until running
into tough Angelo.
Matchmaker Charley Bennett, who
has scored q bulls eye four shows
IN q row In promising all-action
fights, has lined UP two OF three
SKIES, and with four rounder COM
pletS the card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
Observation-Disclosures
3 81 g T. = IL Il 3 3 = ~ y = r i

Wayne Wright rode Shut Out for
the first time In the Derby.
Shut Out broke nicely and when
the field Strengthened out we were
fourth" explains the jockey" We
moved into third place at the mile
and took look TO see what Devil
Diver was doing. We we're three or
four horses In front Of him, and I
didn't see him doing any real NOV
ing, although I made an opening
for him near the rail.
II figured that maybe Shut Out
and / ought to be doing little bet
ter, so slapped him twice with
the bat as we were rounding the
bend for home. The colt Jumped In
front Of the second place Valdina
Orphan, nailed the leading With
Regards in o few more strides, and
just coasted along, widening the
gap"
Owners, handlers and jockeys fire.
quently are fooled, which Is as good
Il reason as any why all boss play
ers must die broke.
Heretofore National Football
League owners drafted colegianS
only after their classes had grad
uated.
With many college stars In the
services their classes will be grad
uated before they return, and the
professional magnates had an aw-
ful time deciding whether they
should establish rights TO such play
erS even though they had not com =
pleted three years Of college COM
petition.
The professionals have no right
to draft college boys In the first
place--to handy their names with
players In the money ranks before
they are out OF college and In a
position 10 make their own choice.
But no one realized Just how
much brass professional owners had
until they talked Of drafting col
lege boys in the armed forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
Peter Paul SOftball
Inaugural Tonight


Hoping for q favorable break"
In the weather. following q morn
Ing OF rain, members OF SITS. Peter
and Paul Doftball league were ready
for first games OF the season to-
night at $3.50 .. m. on the Beecl,er
avenue grounds. Teams captained
by Jim Sheehan and Jack Larriyee
we're scheduled TO meet tonight with
Cayanaugh and Fitzinaurice teams
TO meet tomorrow night. DaShIng
Dan Farrell, after a winter Of spe-
cial eye exercises, has consented 70
umpire all games IN the league
this season, provided necessary in
surance, In the form OF six-month
endowment policy Is arranged for.
Ofiicers include: George DAILY,
president; Les Wheeler, treasurer
and Bob Blewltt, secretary.
The teams selected are as fol-
lows: Captain Bill Fitzmaurice, Ed
Kesson, Ray Beck, Bill Mory, Dick
White, Bill Boucher, Roland Rae
burn, Chick Beaulieu, Frank Nc.
Weeney, George DAILY, Jim Gilland
and Jim Fitzgerald.
Capt. Jim Sheehan, Harold An
derson, Bob Blewitt, Sterling Peck,
Fred Lockhart, Jim Brennan, Jack
Grady and Tony Ciarlone.
Capt. Jim Cavanaugh, Bob Miller,
John Wrenn, Mike Breen, AL Prom
ovost, Harold Brennan, Frank Ro-
tella, Jack O'Neil and Bucky Thorn
ley.
Capt. Jack Larrivee, Jim Slavin,
Ray Brodeur, Joe Howell, Harry
Morris, Jack Breen, Ralph Fam.
John Carey, Walt Daily, Tom Shee-
han and Dick Burns.
A few more players can be added
to the teams, and new players can
join up on any of the game nights,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
reg. u. y. Pat. on
BY JACK CUDDY
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

UNITED Press STAFF Correspondent
Montreal, May 10.--tUP)--Tht
auxiliary service division OF the
Canadian Army was being lavishly
congratulated today for the magni-
ilcent success OF It's flrst professional
fight promotion--the Johnny Greco
Terry Young braWl at the forum
Saturday night.
The 10-round lightweight contend
ers' battle was successful from every
angle, although the gratifying crowd
of 0,367 and gate OF approximately
$40 900 set no records.
Private Greco OF the Canadian
Army won the unanimous decision
after one of the best fights ever
staged in the Dominion. Joltine
Johnnys goth straight victory earn
cd him two big outdoor bouts AT
New York this summer.
Worldwide Radio
The scrap-promoted by the Army
TO stimulate recruiting, to help the
Army athletic fund, TO bolster civil
ian and military morale, and tt
strengthen the bonds OF friendship
between the United States and Can
ada-was broadcast over the mos
extensive international radio hook.
up used since the Louis Conn battle
In 194l.
Service men throughout Canada
and on foreign fields listened III or
one OF the best bouts ever put OF
the an.
The Canadian Army was delighted
with Greco's grand showing as ht
fought IN his native city for the first
time IN II monthS-for the first
time since he rose 10 pueilistit
prominence, 1t felt justlnably proud
that Io-ycar-old Johnny earned the
right to carry the Maple Leaf ON.
blcm twice into outdoor Nov York
rings this snmmer-once as chal-
leneer for the worlds lightweight
crown
Mike Jacobs Of New York. who
witnessed the bout, said he hoped
10 match Greco and Henry Arm
strong, former triple champion. at
Inc polo Grounds June If, After
that he will give Johnny q title shot
al The winner of The bout between
champion Beau Jack and Bob Mont
pomery. schedulcd for Madison
Square Garden May u.
Saturday nights TIT lived lid tf
advance notices, Bull-shouldered
Young of New York made q great
hoht but C,reco'g abort. gmaghInp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
Pigeon Racing

The Bristol, Terryyille and Thom-
aston Homing Pigeon Club held a
100 mile old bird race from Phila-
delphia, Sunday, May 9th. The
Winning bird. owned by Wilfred
Riendau, Of Bristol, flying at the
rate OF 1080.35 yards per minute
was clicked at 1:l5. A bird from the
loft OF @. st. Armand OF Waterbury,
won q close second. with an aver
age OF l07327. Birds we're liberated
at $40 a. m. Eleven lofts and ll6
birds competed.
Other reports were as follows:
]. Ellis, Oakville, 1047.21: A. Ross.
Bristol, l042.43: A. White, Bristol
l030.55; w. Austin. Oakville, 1895 .8S
F. Rousseau, Bristol, 1056.9O: r.
Gosinski, Terryyille, 99967; p. Miles
Bristol, 94i43; W. Dante, Water
bury, no report.
A 200 mile race from Wilmington.
Delaware will be held next Sunday
May 18th. All members will report
Saturday, May 18th at 7 y. m. at the
1homaston Railroad station TO ship
their birds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
CAMERON PLANS
AMBITIOUS LIST
OF TURF TESTS
Going After Several Stake
Classics This Year in
Addition to Belmont
BY OSCAR FRALEY
UNITED Press STAFF COrresp0ndenE

NOmteu EEcsS Stan correspondent
Baltimore, Nd, May l0-(UP)-
Count Fleet, Mrs. John D. Hertzi
long-legged colt, etltrains for Bel.
mont Park today with his sights
set on a record turf grand slam
victories In the Travers, Belmont,
Arlington and Withers to add 10
his Wood Memorial, Kentucky
Derby and Preakness triumphS.
Trained Don Cameron revealed
the ambitious program planned for
the Count last night as the brown
beauty rested from his latest con-
quest, an easy eight length walk
away In Pimlico's 53rd running Of
the Preakness Stakes.
Legendary Horse?
The cagoy Scotsman disclosed
that he won't be satisfied with see
Ing the Count become the sixth
horse In history TO capture tho
triple crown, composed Of the Ken
lucky and Maryland classics and
the Belmont Stakes. The stable be-
lieveS that the Hertz hurricanes
career can become track legend
because OF the three year ODDS spir-
1t, stamina and speed. And he Is
going 70 be sent out to prove II.
Barring mishapS. the Count rs q
grade-A cinch Oh the basis OF what
he has shown TO date, with each
win coming In easier fashion. His
margin OF victory In the run for
the roses at Louisville was only
three lengths over Blue Swords,
who trallcd him home In the Wood.
The hammer. headed colt glided to
clinchcr Saturday In the Mary
land classic. He took the bit IN his
teeth from the barrier and when
he stretched under the wire he was
eight good lengths In front Of his
Shadow"
Once regarded az q freak be-
cause Of his unusual high headed
racing form, the Count went wing
Ing over the mile and three six
tecnthS OF brown Maryland dirt
In snappy 1887 2-5, without com
petition, he was ea8cd down the
stretch under Johnny Longden'g re-
straining hands and still was only
two-fifths OF second Off the Freak
ness record established by AlBab In
1912. And, impressed M he was, the
Count came home only one Sec
ond shy Of the all-time Pimlico
mark.
or At ! to o
The Count Is horse who loves
TO run, and the critical crowd OF
30. 900 housewife Maryland fans
felt II "a he pranced to the post
for the Preakness He had opened
at 1 to s but when the gates flashed
open the Count had been backed
down to TO 0---shortest mutuel
price In Plmlico history. While the
bettors gained only 30 cents on each
81 win ticket. the Count added $43,-
100 TO his swelling bankroll, max
ing his take" for 10 races grand
total Of $202,260
This Ia more OF the green than
Whirlaway, the turf's leading money
winner, had earned at n similar
point In his career.
More than winnings are consid-
cred, however, when men OF the
turf discuss great horses. 50 II can
be seen that the Count rates aces
when already he ~ being talked Of
In the same breath with Man o
War. TVS n big order, but Cameron
intends TO send the Count out to
show the dubious that here. finally,
III q successor TO Big Red"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
Hi-Y Track, Swim
Events Under Way

To-day, the Hi-Y track and swim
meet started 10 last throughout the
week. Members OF the various CLUBS
will have the opportunity TO take
part in all the events at any OF the
Hi-Y gym periods. Events Will be
run off on Monday, "wednesday ano
Friday at 2:45 To 400 and $3.50 70
7:30.
All events will be run on a time
basis with four places being picked
for each event. The club gaining
the most points will win the track
championship. The swim meet VIII
be run on the same scoring basis
as the track meet.
An added feature will be the pres
entation OF an outstanding meet
award to the individual scoring the
most points in each meet.
Plans for the Hi-Y indoor soft
ball league have been made with
the league starting next Monday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
FANS GENEROUS
AS CITY LEAGUE
OPENS SEASON
Crowd Chips in $3.50 to
See Hills, Naugatuck
and Avigs Win

Excelletn baseball weather, a
goodly crowd which contributed
1886, plus impressive and elaborate
opening day ceremonies contributed
TO outstanding success OF the 1913
City Amateur Baseball League IN
augural Sunday afternoon at Ham
ilton Park. The current season
marks 20 years OF continuous league
activity which began In 1928 with
Clarence Cassin, former sports cdi-
tor Of The Democrat, as first league
president.
Yesterdays diamond activities, IN
which SIX teams had part resulted
In two close games and run
away" the latter due TO some fancy
mound work on the part Of Hal
Smullcn, Notre Dame student who
will pitch for the Naugatuck High
landers for another month or six
weeks, according TO present plans.
Smullen's pitching, combined with
smart stickwork by Doc Painter,
Lou Crcddo, and Lynch combined TO
smear n looking Scovill outfit,
l4-2, the borough lads getting o
runs In the gecond and third In
ning8.
Washington Hills were 80 win
ners over the Sacred Hearts though
held TO three hits by Bill Adams, az
BIZ Mccormack gave out seven
hits TO the Bristol boys, and hit one
himself that brought IN the game
winning run In the seventh inning,
neither team scoring IN the final
two frames.
Middles Checked
AyiglianGse got good pitching
from Eddie McgaS and Smoky Joe
Dennis, who kept IN check q sup
posedly strong Middlcbury team,
champions Of the Pomperaug league
last season. Allowed but four hits
Middlebury was defeated 7 TO 4 by
the AvigS whose Coyicllo led IN
eight hit attack with - for 4" bat
ting In two runs and scoring two
himself
With about 1900 inside the wire
fence at the park and the usual
hundreds on elevated ground out
side the playing field; u surprising
~ good collection OF 1896 was re-
ported by treasurer Bob KierSted,
some SGT being tossed into the hat
OF one collector making the rounds
outside the field.
Mayor John s. Monagan and Joe
Connor brother of the late Roger
Connor New York Giant batting
star; and major Lacquer himself
with Cleveland, formed the deluxe
opening battery" that handled the
iirSt ball pitched which was, Of
course, q strike from the Dartmouth
delivery OF Hizzoncr, who is bad
hinton fan IN his own right, can
swim better than any mayor IN tho
country, and Furnishes piano 80
perfectly that he can play In Bra
mans and II comes out Duke Filing
ton.
Strong Finish
A sixth inning uprising by the
AVlglianeSe IN which three runs
we're counted. decided the six In
ming affair, which WAS shortened To
allow the opening day ceremonies 10
take place One OF the incest plays
OF the day was turned In during the
ig-Middlcbury struggle, az Hank
Gagain was caught At the plate, by
q fine throw from Rocky silco In
left field, aS Gagsin tried TO score
from first base Oh Catcher Trays
double Just inside the foul line.
Discussing the general situation,
relative TO the opening day OF the
league. President william J. Derwin
was considerably encouraged as ne
had considerable difficulty holding
the league together long enough to
get SIX teams on the field for the
initial games Of the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
BY HARRY GRAYSON
NEA Sports Editor

New York, May 10..--NeW York
Giants may be without first base
man and shy in another department
or two. but there always is Mel OFT
and hts records. Managerial re-
sponsibilities only served to slim
ulate OFT as a combatant.
OTIS 30 home runs led the Ma
tional League, making his sixth
campaign as homer king, which ties
the record OF Old Cactus Cravath,
the pre-World War I Philadelphia
slugger whose best one-year out
put, "a, was the major league rec
ord until Babe Ruth quit pitching
to concentrate on fences and stands.
Scoring 1l8 runs made 1t Otis
ninth year as cent,lry-run scor-
err. which tied Paul Waner's record.
OFT led In passes for the sixth year,
breaking All all-time tie with
George Burns, old time Giant and
Cincinnati Red
Cities work for the year set Ma
tional League all-time records at
445 for home runs, 1913 for runs
batted-in, 1444 for bases on balls
10 years for getting 100 or more
walks, 8 years for manufacturing
30 or more home runs In a season
and 43 times for swatting home
runs In a game.
Those still trying to beat the
races might consider the case OF
the Grecntree Stable and Shut Out
year ago. Everybody associated
with the string, from MAJ Louie
Beard, who Is in charge Of IT.. 10
the jockey. Eddie Arcaro, liked Devil
Diver.
Aracaro had his pick In the Ken
lucky Derby and PreakncSS, and
rode Devil Diver, yet 1t was Shut
out which went on TO win every
thing important In 3-year-old way
except the PreakneSs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10

SUFFOLK DOWNS
OPENS FOR TWO
+. MONTHS RACING
Near-Perfect TranspOrta-
ton Setup May Gain
More Dates Later On

Boston, May 10 (UP)- They're
off at Suffolk Downs today and
despite the tracks self-imposed
parking ban 1t was believed that
this opening day of Massachusetts,
ninth consecutive season OF horse
racing might see near-record wag-
ering.
At post time line Of thorough
bredS pace out on the track where
the infeld is dotted with victory
gardens for the first race In the 60
day meeting.
More than 1900 of the nations
top horses we're stabbed on the
grounds-at least 500 OF them hav-
ing been brought in from Pawtuck-
ct, r.. 1, after the close OF the spring
meeting at NarraganSett Park Sat-
urday.
Though the OPA was out TO curb
motoring race fans, 1t was believed
the drive would have little effect
Oh attendance since both trolley
cars and trains halt at the Downs
only a hop-skip-and- Jump from
the citys business district.
Rock" To Run?
1t was limited that this factor
might result In the track receiving
additional racing dates since the
driving ban might keep Rocking
ham Park In Salem, N. H. from
opening later In the year.
Minimum purses Of $1,000 were
being offered and today's top race
was the $500 Winthrop. The stakes
scheduled was TO be inaugurated
Saturday with the $4,000 Governors
Handicap. Nothing had been de-
cided yet as to whether the $25, 900
Yankee the $l5 900 Mayfiower or the
$4,000 Massachusetts Handicaps
would be run.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
Transporting
World
Monday Sports Wash
BY
JOHN A. CLUNEY

Birthday greetings the New York
Yankees who is IS of today and George Francs
Of horseback riding most Of his life Mr. Mulgan kept 1T
following his he would fight
the impressive Ek IL O'Clock toast that reads
forgotten forsakn during the annual bowl
with the championship Mv Renders subject e
casually presented with
little highly popular with Elk In
waterbury but who had big hand keeping
favorte beaten
by borough
club II TO g.
WV v v
Hughson the the jolly, 12year-old
heavyweight boy at Chase Country club this season.
the shower BATH Hubert will tell off
like Colonel Fabian Mckinney
RECALLING Mphys
Louisville having recently running
Kentucky Derby Having taken flyer NO WRINKLES
I little
headed to NO WRINKLES, bunch.
wherasas nd
publcos a
day at Naraganset waking
change equine
Saturday expecting the and only Babe Ruth
redhared bueeyed Irsher with lifting
the cookies Of your heart former Princeton football tackle
Eks might be surprised TO after hearing him sing when
Eyes Are Smiling last weekend.
WV
handling parocha league
entry the absence his buddy Bobby trying
ball luck In New York state Ken Smith baseball
York covering
each other fifteen
s6 on one sun
just to ::rib' him Waterbury
league which win organize tonight At Bristol
enough interest Frank called
size the situation
Ihomason send representatives
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
SCONJII
NunN- HnYder 9, RoMley,

runs Snyder 2. Rowlcy, Crcddo
Painter 2, SmulIen 2, white,
Lynch, WIseman, Oldcrowski, Schro-
der. aBtcs, ''ishcr, ErrorB-I3egnal
3. iIeffernan 3, Dunn. Longo. Grove,
Fisher. White. Runs battcd in--Pis-
terelll. RowIey, Lynch, Glscher, Lon
40, SMullen 2, OlderowBki, Creddo
.. Wiscman. Two base hlt-Crcddo.
Three base hlt--FiSher, stolen base
Lynch. Double plays-J,egnal and
Fisher and Heffernan. Left on bases
IIighlanders II, Scovlll 4. Bases
on balls-off: Dunn 2, Marine J.,
Benson /. Hits off: Dunn 2 In ! inn
ing: Off: Marino 2 In 4 innings; Off:
Benson I In innings; off Nagrab-
ski In / inning. Hit by pitcher, by
Benson Uynch } struck out, by
Smullen IA, Dunn I, Benson ), Ma
grabski /. Wild pitches-Quinn.
Balk-M Marine. Passed balls--LongO,
white. Losing pitcher--Dunn. Um-
pire-Slattery.r>Ti me-2:3S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10

NunB-- NncunaB, PandOlfo, Pctcr-
son, HeardOn 2, Clccio z, SqulrcS,
Vnlonto q Cousoy. D'AB0stin0, Ko-
brin. Errors paDdolfo, ClccIo, C0u-
soy, kobrin, johnson. Runs bnttcd
ln.aCiccIo 2, D'Agostlno, Smith, va
2.Tbroo base NaGunns, Vaicn.
TO- Tome run-Vnlcntc. stolen basos
.a-Rcardon 3, sduirea 2, D'Agostino
2, KobriD, Smith, Ciccio. Lott on
baseg-- Crosby 81, Wildly ~, Bases
on b1lI8--off: jackson 4, Nacupns
g. Kolcgnlk 2, iInHmci 2. HTS OFF;
JackHon Z IN 2 ~ innings; or; KoI.
oAnlk IN / Ia innings; or: Hum .
mel bin "a innings, struck out,
by Nacunas \, Jackson =. k0lesik 2,
Hummcl a. Wlld pltchoB--K olesnlk,
IIummol Passed balls --CouHey 2.
Losing pItchcr--JacjS0n Umpire
Elnttory, Time 217
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
MIIDIDLIGJJUNY

Runs CoVlcIlo 2, Janctty 2, Silco,
Vile, FoBta, SnloknB. Errors Fray
3. Ella, Palmer, Minor, Runs battGd
in,--Fosta 2, itlnaIdi, Reno, Jannotty,
Minor, Dennis, CoyIcllo 2. TWO base
hits-Minor, fray, stolen buses
Palmer 2, fGstn, Minor. SacrlfIccg-s-
ElIn, bcft on bnscB-AylgB q. Md
dlobury y, BaBos on balls--Off; Me-
MoRas In / inning; or: Dennis 3
IN b innings. struck out by McRaB
I, Dennis q. Minor 2, Wild pitcher
Mogas !, Dennis o, Minor 2. WIld
pitches Mogas, Dennis. PnsAed
balls-l FRAY 2. winning pitcher
Dennis. characterization Time
2a02
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
NOT ONE McCLOsKI

Admission, Ala. (UP)-Notre Dame
and Fordham football coaches
please note. Company A Of Fort
McClellan's 10th Battalion has a
softball team whose players are
named: Wrobleswi, Weslowski,
Griebliski, Gaisierowski. Bailkowski,
Radziejowski, Kmpinski, Swiderski,
Wasageski, ziolkowski, Zatorski.
nAxlEnn1alGA. and Ruxanslki.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
YANKEES DROP "KNICK'

New York, May 10 up Tie
New York Yankees announced to-
day the outright release Of Veteran
Infielder Billy Knickerbocker. He
was signed during the winter as a
free agent after being turned loose
by the Philadelphia Athletics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10

Uuns--p. Alexander, Sehlttlna,
gutter, Salvatore, Traycra .Errors--
q, Alexander, OstrowSkI Trayers 2,
Runs battod in--Ogtrowski, Chap
man, MassHrojla 2. 3IcCormick. Loft
ON bases-'-i IIlls Z. Hearts Z. hit By
pitcher, by Mccormick (hloxander)
tSchittlna). Struck out. by McCor-
mack Z, Adams .. Passed balls
Doyle. Umplrcs--Gcracc Time
2.lS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
AT EVERY TRACK

John Partridge. veteran horse
man, has been active on the turf for
more than so years and has visited
practically every track In the UNI
ted States, Canada, Mexico and
Cuba
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
DESPITE THE WAR

More than 100000 spectators at
tended the recent Scotland England
soccer match at Glasgow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
MIS- SECOND WAR

Ross Somerville, the only Cana
diem ever 10 win the u. s. amateur
golf championship, has rejoined his
old regiment with which he fought
In the first World War.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10
FOOLED DOCTORS

Bob Taught. 5-foot 5-inch Notre
Dame basketball and tennis star,
was run over by a heavy truck when
he was a child and doctors gave
him up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-10

HIS ..,.... 0 90 ! 0 I I 0 %
Hearts ,a... 90 90 ! 0 o.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-03
Ann Arbor Neus
Motor Corps Starts
Third Year of Service

Ann Arbor, Mar. 3-Tuesday
marked the first day OF the third
year OF activity for the Red Cross
Motor Corps in Washtenaw County.
With personnel comprised entirely
OF volunteers and equipment large
ly donated, the motor corps depends
for its day-by-day maintenance
upon its share OF the money col.
lected in the annual Red Cross War
Fund campaign.
In addition to daily routine duties
in connection with the operation OF
nine Red Cross committee func-
tions and standing by constantly in
case OF civilian war or peacetime
disaster, the corps has been called
upon to collect all books in the
Victory book drive, deliver Christ
mas baskets, aid the National
Clinic and the Visiting Nurses AS
ISOLATION, assists the Needlework
Guild. help in the Infantile Para
lysis drives. cooperate with the
Michigan Children's Aid Society
and work under orders of the Army
ordnance division.