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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
BOSTON BRUINS BLANKED 4-O;
 GROSSO STARS
DetrOiter Turns Hat Trick of Hockey; Hub Fans Boo
 Bruins for Poor Play

Boston, April e.-(Upl-The D. trolt Red wings, within one galEse of winning hockeys coveted Stan. ley Cup, skate onto the Ice at Bos- ton Garden tonight primed to put over the knockout blow in theiI best-of-seven series with the Bruins
 The Wings, holding Q SO margin after blanking the Bruins, 70, last night, are now within single game of repeating the feat accomplished by Boston two years ago when De- troit was eliminated in four straight.
 Detroit's Don Crosse put on Q brilliant three-goal scoring exliibi- ton for the l4,4e0 fans and con. tinually kept the Bruins bottled up by marrying defensive tactics. Hit and Miss
 The Bruins game was exactly tho opposite of the Wings. Boston played hit-and-miss hockey and the crowd clapped in derision several times.
 Crosse teamed with Eddie Wares to garner Detroit's first goal at s:Ae of the first period. It was Crosse again some seven minutes later after the Boston de. fense had been weakened by Q penalty against Jack Crawford for charging. Crosse took Carl Lis- :ombe's short pass and rocketed through the entire Bruins line for the score.
 Boston had two near goals in the second period. Don Gallinger fired Q drive at 0oalie Johnny Mowers and the puck appeared to enter the net but rebounded and 1t was ruled no goal.
 Murphy Chamberlain followed with another one at Mowers but the puck rolled around the lip of the net and was not recorded.
 Detroit scored twice in the third period. Douglas tailed unassisted at sos, while Crosse again convert ed Wares pass for the final Wings tally at l8:4l.
 Brimsek and Mowers each had 27 stops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
PEP 6-5 CHOICE
 OVER BARTOLO
Callura Changes Mind About Meeting Winner
 for N. B. A. Title

Boston, April Q. - (UPl - Wee Willle Pep of Hartford, Conn, New York-deSlgnated worlds feather weight champion, win Dc slightly favored to capture his elth profess slonal victory In eS starts when he meets Sal Bartolo of Boston in their l0-round non.tltle bout at Boston Garden tomorrow night,
 In the offlng, the winner can look for Q match with either the NBA featherwelght titlist Jackie Callura Of Hamilton, Ont, or the man from whom he wreSted the crown-little Jackie Wilson Of Pittsburgh.
 When the Pep Bartolo bout first was settled, Callura promised to put his title on the line for the winner, But the indication now Is that Wil- son may Do the winners opponent while Callura wil lappear here late this month against ono of the out standing ring veterans,
 Tall Talk
 Wilson's manager, Jack GakeM, who believes hts protege was robbed when he tried to regain the crown from Callura here last month, has been holding constant and seemlng- ly successful conversations with CO., promoters Eddie Mack and Jack 0Hrien of the Boston Boxing Asso- clatlon,
 Both Pop and Bartolo are in top shape for their match scheduled to be a near sellout since more than l,S00 fans are expected from the champions home town, Both win conclude their pre-tight, drills today with light workouts,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
(Reg, U. $, Pat Oefl
BY JACK CUDDY

BY JACK CUDDY
 United Press Staff CoTTespondent)
 New York, April 6, - CUP) = The matching of lightweight champion Beau Jack and Bob Montgomery for Q title fight on May 2l reminds us that Beau Jacks handlers and some of the boxing experts suddenly young Georgia Negro's apparent lack have become concerned over the lack Of stamina,
 This concern seems ludicrouS, quite in keeping with the April silly season.
 It's just another proof that the public, and even seasoned boxing men, like to build up Q pugiliSt to the status of Q super.man, and then, when he proves himself quite human, immediately begin inQuir- Ing, "What'S the matter with that guy2 What has happened to him9"
 It has been so - down through the years - from the day when Jim Corbett blasted the myth of John L., Sullivan's invincibility. The public just couldn't believe that the Boston strong boy had been vanQuished, It was stunned somewhat similarly when Gene Tnney jahhed Jack Dempsey to defeat at Philadelphia, and when Max Schmeling knocked out Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium, Fantastic stories rose wraithike from the gutterS - about potions having been dropped into the fav- ored gladiatorS' food, etc.
 Needs vltamlns
 In the current case of Beau Jack. his alarmed entourage has had him passing along an assembly line of physicians. who must have mar yelled at the amazing fighting ma chine they were examining, but who decided that the ex-Shoeshine boy needed rest and vitaminS.
 It is true that young Jack did fade 1 nthe closing sessions of his bouts with Fritzie Zivic and Henry Armstrong. He was 2l when he fought veteran Zivic. and just turned 9 when he encountered the per. petual-motion man. Armstrong. He has by no means reached his peak of physical proweSS. It was not amazing that the dynamic Negro faded in those bouts. It was anlaz- ing that he didn't keel over entirely from terrific pace he set. even when retreating from Armstrong.
 In connection with Armstrong, 1t must be remembered that hammer ing Henry was 25 and 26 years old when he was the triple-crowned whirlwind the Brown blizzard from gong to gong. When Beau Jack is 2S and 26. We predict, his stamina will verge on the incredi- ble because he will be more matured physically and more educated in ringcraft. He will have more rhy- thm in his movements; He will know better how to extricate him. self from dangerous situations with out exerting too much effort; he will have a better conception of pace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Following is the fifth of . series of 10 stories on famous horse races Of the past.)
BY CHARLES MOREY Limited Press Stan Correspondent

New York, April s-tuP)-The average jockey. of necessity thin and small-boned, is inconspicuous stand- ing on the ground. Once lifted into the saddle he changes quickly and more than ono big race has be.sn transformed into Q rodeo througl, the rough riding of men so small they would te bowled over in q normal subway rush,
 One race that's still talked about around the barns as something just short of murdssr is the 1883 Ken utcky Derby-the classic in which Donald Meade and Herb Fisher battled for a $50,000 jackpot in a Snarling mixup of fists, knees and whips.
 For week before the race Louis- vile wondered if Mrs. William Crump, wife of the ex.jockey, would sell her Derby candidate Head Play. Only a mediocre two-year- old, Head Play had come fast in the spring of '33 and the Crumps had received some tempting offers for him.
 Finally. the night before the Derby they yielded. Head Play was sold to Mrs. SilaS Mason, wife of q Kentucky breeder, and on Derby day he sported the burnt orange silks of Mrs. Mason as the field of B went past the stands on their way to the post for the mile and 0ne-quarter grind.
 The Coe entry of Ladysman and Pomponiols was the favorite al 7-to-5. Mir. Khayyam was second choice and Head Play a close third choice. The red-hot thing. as ever with the hard boots was the Brad- ley horse. Brokers Tip, despite the fact that he was still a maiden.
 They broke to a good start and pounding past he stands a fleet colt called Good Advice led. Isiat was running second and Head Play third. Far back in lith place was Brokers Tip. with Don Meade high on his neck.
 With only a half mile gone Fisher hustled Head Play to the front and with Ladysman already under pressure it was apparent that whoever beat the Mason horsG would be the one to get the roses As they made the last turn witt Head Play still in front. the greer and white of Bradley swirled iron the pack and charged at the leader
 Down they came, Head Play ant Brokers Tip. As they drove in sigh of t he crowd, 1t was apparent tC spectator and steward alike ths boys were fighting. It was slash punch and kick as the leading pail neared the finish.
 Under the wire they flashed in | finish SO close that not even thosG on the finish line would call 1t. Ths judges consulted and Brokers Iii number was posted. Head play wal second and Charley o third.
 The post. ace clamor was louc and long. Although the judges re. fused to disqualify either horse they did suspend both Meade anc EYisler. The next week when Head
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Doty, Bobby Larkin
 Top 'AlActiOn' Card AtHartford Tuesday

Hartford, April 8 - Launched on c new phase by Matchmaker Charley Bennett, the V. & H. pro- motions present a program of box ing next Tuesday night at the Hart- ford Auditorium featuring club fighters known for their willingness to mix 1t. In pursuance of such . mode of operations, Bennett who has taken over while Ed Hurley lies i'll in a local hospital, has paired George (Red) Doty of Hartford and Bobby Lakin of Brooklyn,
 Both have developed a reputation for slugging their way through most of their matches, and will be brought together in a ten-rounder that promises gaudy display of fis- tic pyrotechnicS.
 Build-Up
 Bennett figures that if Mike Ja- cobS can take glorified club-flghters out of the sticks and turn them into headhners, as he has for the past few months, the same thing can be done here. He. has gone on record as stating that present-day top notchers hand-pick their opponents, resulting at times in one.sided af- fairs far from pleasing.
 Both Doty and Lakin are hungry" fighters, who have tasted some juicy morsels in the guise of fair gates, but have yet to hit the top jackpots. The local redhead has been fighting at the peak of his career of late. so much so that his Boston debut was followed by Selni- final and feature-match return bookings. There he kayoed Buster Beaupre. and defeated Johnny Mc- Dougal and Roy Andrews, all Bean. town favorites. And he was whip- ping the one and only Bunny Da- wis for seven rounds. or until he goi careless in the eighth.
 Lakin has licked Marvin Bryant Larry Fontana. Johnny Dudley, J, D. ShanS, Larney Moore, and kay oed Felix Morales among others. Three Sixes and a four complete ] the card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
G0MERY GETS
 TITLE CHANGE

New York, April 8. - (UP) - Beau Jack, hurricane-hitting little slugger from Augusta. Go, will make the first defense of his light weight championship against Bob Montgomery of Philadelphia at Madison Square Garden May 2i.
 Jack, recognized by the New York Commission as lightweight ruler. signed yesterday fer a l5-round de- fense of the title he won last De. cember by three-round knockout over Tippy Larkin. Jack won 9 unanimous decision from Henry Armstrong. former triple titlesolderr in his last bout.
 Montgomery won recognition as top contender. Promoter Mike Jacobs said, by his victory oveE Ramon Alvarez this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Poker Pin League Notes And Scores
BY F. A. T.

BY P. A. T.
 Extra, "Solomita," champ of champs brea:;s all records of "422' for high three, 143, l56, I23. He chased the season with all the glory that he deserved, a champ of champs.
 High Three-~SOlomiga"-422.
 High Single. "TravisanO"-163.
 High Single. " M. Pettine-96.
 Pennant winners-ADiamonds".
 Aces finished in second place by 3 games while the Jacks closes sea- son by one game to nose out the Jokers for third place.
 Members will be notified by Iet- ter, place, time and transportation for banquet.
 Venigano, Pettine, Diorio. Gentle. ai.d Ventresca please see Pat Palm at q East Farm street before May list. i943. important.
 Doc SantopietrO reports all conn mittees working t0 his satisfaction. Geod work he says.
 Diamonds gon the pennant.
 An important date May g. Cop per Kettle. g o'clock.
 Dirienzo. 'acovino, Pettint, Chris tano, Lerx,. Gentle. Gizzi. veneZi- ano. Cesarello, Testa. Marizano. Cir esl witsh Ventresca Guisti. Fnsco. Fesce. Trayisano. Piacentin0. Ric- claezxa. Eolimita. Doc Eantopietro, Fabiano. Masone. and Lanese a hap uv B'asiaT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
-THEY PLAYED THE GAME NO. 4-- JOhnSOn'S Pitching Was An Open Book, Yet Big Train Threw Ball By Best HitterS
Fourth Of Q series ny HARRY GRAYSON NRA Rnorfea Editor

walter Perry Johnson was the greatest rltcher who ever lived de. spite the fact that everybody in the park knew what he was going to throw. The ball was either fast or faster.
 Johnson had Q pendulum arm arm which propelled the ball like Q slingshot, Tho Big Trains sweeping, effortless delivery was little lower than that of . sidearm pitcher.
 Had there been mean streak in Johnson, batters would not have dared to leave the bench.
 shortly before the fine Cleveland shortstop was killed by Carl Mays bean bah in 1920, Billy Evans called Q second strike on Ray Chapman in Q game pitched by Johnson. Chapman started for the dugout,
 "You have another strike coming, Ray" said Umpire Evans.
 "Never mind, Billy," replied Chap- man. "I don't want it,"
 Had Johnson been ambitious to sot records, he would have estab- lished more than he did, and more than Q dozen of his marks still stand. His total strikeouts, S497, is likely to stand for all time. He had an earned-run figure of 1.lS in 1918.
 Johnson threw 0 light. live ball which was aS easy to catch as 1t was dlihcult to hit,
 To mako things Still more un. pleasant for batters, Eddie Ain. smith used to whistle as the ball shot into hts glove,
 When Johnson took over the Cleveland club in AoSS at the age of A5, in batting practice he was still the Swiftest pitcher in the game. ADMITS HE WAS "THROWER"
 Johnson admits he was a "throw- CT" until he hurt his arm In 20, fol. lowing which he learned to pitch" But to the end he was only expert- menting when he resorted to any, thing but the brad one,
 In days of trick deliveries, John- sons pitching was an open book. Barney did not make the slightest &bVCulpt W C0ttCG&A NAAy bAAAA&s AhS batter saw the ball from the time the Eff Traing ot 1t until 1t left his hand. But that usually was the last the batter saw of 1t.
 Johnson simply reared back and let 1t 60. That was the only way he could pitch effectively. There was no stopping once.he cooked his long arme. He had to 90 through with his natural motion. There could be no hitch for the purpose of curving the ball.
 Johnson had to pitch overland to throw Q curve, and consequently everybody, including the ground. keeper, knew when 1t was coming. too. The Big Train liked to experi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08

ment when he could afford to and had two strikes on the batter, wh!cl, was frequently the case. Fellows like Eddie Collins would say 'Ill get two fast ones and maybe Q curve - hope" They would lay for the curve, PROUD OF WRINKLE CURVE
 Johnson once struck out Babe Ruth with Q curve and nobody gives me credit"
 In 1908, 2l-year.old Walter Jolln- son shut out the New York High flanders at the old hilltop grounds on Friday with six hits, on Satur. day with four and on Monday witl, two. Had there been Sunday ball in Manhattan then, he would have shut them out on that day, too.
 The kid was only getting a run ming start.
 Johnson, winner of 36 at his peak, won g games in 1924, when he was practically washed up, and beat the Giants in the 12-inning thriller that gave Washington the World Series.
 Goodness gracious sakes alive!
 And that happens to be the most profane utterance of Walter Jolln- son.
 NEXT: Home Run Baker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
|IHiSSpOrting
 World
Why Boxers Need Managers
By JOHN A. CLUHSEY

Merry Darcy the trucking impresSario Who once pounded and trainer Of boxers before began paying eioO for truck tire When Mike gets to To deEn Memory Lan with about his stable o fses bring howl of gee from BRASS MONKEY For
 
 na with pleasure handling the who led with right stopped Manager Dacey fighters jobs furniture nano appealed him strongly that he bought satin robes with picture of big piano tatood on inscription that could be read in the fifth row. gallery asf follows: "Darceys-Piano Movers De Luxe"
 But to get story his batlers: Sure em their legs wind hands and arms improve ran the mahogany all day. and nnn up down keep But couldn't
 stand They started breaking other peoples furniture while beds and barrels of dishes their backs of the dishes they broke rainin multi millionaire couldn't keep up with em they would sometimes to OPEN going THROUGH it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
HART TROPHY WON BY
 BOSTON'S BILL COWLEY

Montreal. April 8.-(UP)-Recog- milton as his teams most. valuable player during last season brought the Hart trophy to Bill Cowley of the Boston Bruins today for the sec- ord time in his national league hockey career.
 Cowley, who won the annual award two years ago. scored a total of 72 points during the season to finish one behind the league leader, Doug Bentley of the Chicago Black Hawks. Bentley was Tunner-up in the balloting for the Hart award.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Giants

Lakehurst, N. J., April e-tUP)-- The New York Giants play their Jersey City farm club in an exhibi- tion game at the Naval Station here today as inflelder Dick Bartell re- mained in New York to take dia- thermy treatments for his sore arm.
 Carl Hubbell allowed only one hit and famed six in three innings as the Giants played nine innings for the first time this year yesterday and defeated the Ellis Island Coast Guard team. il-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Ten Famous Horse Races

Play and Brokers Tip met in the Preakness they had different jock eys and Head Play. easily best, won in a romp as Brokers Tip, running the last race of his career, finished far behind.
 NEXT-Cavalcade in 1884 De-
 troit Derby.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
AT THE TRAINING
 CAMPS
By United PreSs)
 Yankees

Asbury Park. N. J.. April S-(UP) The New York Yankees break camp after an early workout today and head for New York where they begin an exhibition series with the Brooklyn Dodgers tomorrow.
 The Yankees garnered IS hits to swamp Newark. l4-O yesterday. Roy Weatherly. Aaron Robinson and Bill Johnson hit triples and c gorge Stirnweiss. Nick Etten and Joe Gordon collected two hits each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Reds

Bloomington. Ird.. April 8-(UP) -Johny Wander Nicer. whose fast ball brought him the strikeout lead- ership of the National league for the past two years. had the hop back on his hard one today.
 Vandy famed eight and walked only one as the Cincinnati Reds de- feated Indianapolis of the American association, 8-6, yesterday but was reached for four triples along with three singles in six innings. A two- run homer by-Max Marshall sparked the Reds attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
APPROPRIATE NAME

The umpiring staff of the Cana dian-American Baseball League in- cludes an individual named Harold Reason.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
HE'S SENTIMENTAL

Ben Jones, trainer of Calumet Farm, always places sentimental wager on any race horse raised on his farm at Parnell, No.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Brave

Wallingford. Conn. April e-(UP) President Bob Quinn of the Bos- ton Braves said today that appar- ently a better offer from another club had sent catcher Ernie Lom. bardi into the ranks of the holdouts.
 Quinn exhibited a letter refuting the story that Lombardi was dissat- isfied from the beginning with sale ary terms. Tn the letter the veteran catcher on March i2 was quoted as saying that his father was dying and that he had decided to remain in defense work for the duration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Browns

Cape 0irardeau. Mo. April g. The, St. Louis Browns break camp today and leave for St. Louis where they open an exhibition series with the Cardinals on Saturday.
 Star sh0rtstop Vernon Stephens has been sent on ahead for treat ment of an eye inflammation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08
Dodgers

New York. April B. (UP)-A Bfooklyn Dodget squad of i3 men Journeyed to New Haven. Conn.,, yesterday and by virtue of two runs scored in the ninth. defeated Yale. coached by Red Rolfe-forTier New York Yankee star--2 to, 1. Paul WanerS single. a pair of walks and a ilelder's choice let in the runs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-08

NEXT: Home Run Baker.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-11-06
Mrs. Susan Shaw
Celebrates q2nd

On the 9th Of october, Mrs.
Susan A. Shaw celebrated her
92nd birthday at the home Of
her daughter Mrs. Louise Ross
of 70 Harold St., Roxbury. sur
rounded by her family with the
exception of her oldest son,
Archie Shaw now living in N. Y,
who on account of i'll health
was unable to attend. Mrs.
Shaw enjoys perfect health
reads and sew-and is often
seen shopping in nearby stores.
A lovely birthday cake and
supper was served after which,
her gifts tmany and beautifully
were opened and admired. A
group picture was taken of the
family-and Mrs. Shaw enjoyed
posing for one by herself.
The family are: Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Ross, Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Shaw, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
william Shaw, Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie Shaw and Mrs. Mae
Chinn.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-11-06

a few well chosen words gave
the purse back as her contri-
button. All rose in accepting
her gift.
Remarks were made by Ill
VIM A Fisher, 32d Grand Pa
iron; Sister Delilah Roberts,
Grand Matron; Sister Mahala
Austin, w M of Queen Esther
No /; Sister Ardell c Edwards.
w M of Eureka Chapter No 2;
and Past Supreme Matron
Mary c Hagan, chairman OF
the committee. The program
ended with the recital of the
watchword.
Refreshments were served 20
the guests with Sisters Austin
and Ellis pourers, assisted by
several sisters as mattresses.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-11-06
Woman S Day, 0.E.S.

The Women'S Day Of the Or
er of Eastern Star, Jurisdic-
ion of Mass, Auxiliary Of the
lost Worsaipful Alpha Grand
lodge, Ancient Free and Ac-
eepted Masons, was held in
Mass Hall, 528 Mass ave on
Sunday afternoon, Oct 10. The
program was interspersed with
singing OF Lift Every Voice
and Sing solos by Sister
Mary J Sheridan Davis; The
Bergman Sisters, Rotations
by Sister Harriette Johnson
and Sister Josephine Taylor:
also by two little girls Of Rose
Circle, Quyenile).
The guest speaker was Mrs
Minnie T Wright who gave an
extensive account of woman's
achievements throughout the
ages. At the conclusion Of her
remarks one of the Rose Circle
Girls presented her a beauti-
full bouquet of flowers. The
chairman gave her a purse in
behalf Of the committee as this
affair is given in honor of the
Grand Chapter. Mrs Wright in