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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
(Reg. U. s. Pat. OM,) Rv LACK CUDDY

Limited Press Stan CoFrespondentl New York, April 0,-(UP)-Open, Ing day ct Jamaica certainly opened the eyes of skeptics who doubted the ability of racing to carry on in tit metropolitan area in the face oi wartime transportation ineonven' fences.
 The Jamaica plant was SO jammed --26,404 persons-that football tao. ties were required to reach the Mu- tuel windows or refreShInent stands while the refreshments lasted. Attesting to the enthusiastic per- severence of the patrons, refresh- mentS were sold out before the sec- ond race started, and the days mutuel handle totalled $i,S0o, ,9l0, largest opening day take in New York turf history.
 Small Riot
 When we approached the plant, Q riot appeared to be in progress. in- vestigation disclosed that about 300 fans were blocking the turnstiles, trying to buy programs from attend- ants as they carried them in from the nearby printing van, The nor- nal supply of programs had been exhausted and more than Q third of the devotees never did get them.
 We stress the shortages of re- treatments and programs because they reveal what tremendous sur. prise the huge turnout caused the able crowd anticipators-the con- cessionaires and track officials. Turf writers also were amazed. One ot them enthusiastically predicted In Thursdays paper than 5000 fans were expected despite the ban on the use of pleasure cars, taxicabss extra busses and extra trains.
 The opening day figures probably augur well for the most prosper ous racing season the New York turf has enjoyed. During the enc suing i70 days of competition the mutuels should grind out fabulous totals. There have been larger crowds at Jamaica. but we doubt that the plant ever was host to Q crowd that bet as much per capita.
 The enthusiastic crowd saw Q great race in the featured experi- mental handicap. in which the three money mounts swept under the wire more closely punched than Siamese triplets while the favorite, Blue Swords, wandered home l2th among the IS starters. Tn our mind. the most important development in the experimental was the. excellent showing of Bossuet. This dark bay colt, owned by Belair stud and trained by Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons. finished second. He was head be. hind theN winner, Slide Rule, and coming fast. Bossuet had been st lightly regarded in the classy f1eld that included i3 Kentucky Derby hopesuls he paid @i8.40 for place.
 Not True
 Before this race, it had been fear. ed that FitzsiHmmons lacked Q for. midable Derby starter for the first time in eight years, but now t ap- pears that Sunny Jim again has Q dangerous Kentucky nominee. Blue Swords performance In the sixs furlong sprint was not taken M heart by the experts. A slow start. CT, he needs distance for his be4 work and thus remains second choice to Count Fleet for the Derby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
NARRAGANSETT
 SET FOR TENTH
 RAGING SEASON
More Than 1000 Horses on the Grounds; Post
 Time 2:3O Saturday
tspeclAl ta The Demoeratl

(SHectAl 70 IMe WoMOerAO
 Pawtueket, R, l., April e-The Quickenea tempo Of morning work outs, the shril cries oe exercise boys and the slap-slap oe fresh paint is signaling the start on Saturday of Q new racing season at NarTagan- sett park, the tenth year of legal- ized sport ln Rhode Island. During the past decade NarragNnSett has moved out of the infant class into thriving, grown-Np veteranShlp, one of the most popular racing ovals in the land, and inslstent upon main- taintng It's prestige during the 25 days immediately ahead.
 Plenty oe Horses
 As always there is no dearth of horsefleSh at the Rhode Island oval, Racing Secretary Robert s, shelley hes assigned stall space to more than l,0S0 thoroughhredS, and
 1.-the young htders are bound from the far corners of the turf globe. There will be many familiar faces missing this year, however, for the turf--along with all other sports and businesses - has contributed largely 1n manpower to the armed services.
 Among outstanding stables await. Ing Saturdays bugle cry are such aS the Mt Desert stable, J. R, Macomber, Phil Reuter-, Mrs. A, R, smith, ,, ], Bauer, A, c. Tarn, Rob. ert Robertson and others, many old timers to the local scene, others making their initial New England bow. Such riders as Lyle Whiting, one of the top jockeys of l9A2 and second leading pilot at New Or. leans; Herbert Claggett, Charles Martin, Eddie Smith, George Seabo, E. plesa, Willie Richmond, Barney Nash and many others have regis | tered their tack and are ready for l the getaway.
 Some Hardships
 Narragansett park, during the coming months, will face SUhstan- tially the same racing hardshipS | which have confronted other race courses. 0ansett, however, is par- ticularly fortunate In It's location close to large hubs of population, served by frequent busses and ad. jacent to laundering arteries of transportation. Rubber and gas shortages have never been great bubabooS to Rhode Island racing, and as usual Judge James D, Dooley, president of the turf association, will continue to contribute exten- Slvely to army and navy relief agencies, playing an increasingly important part In the all-out war effort. It also provides the stay.at- homes with Q sporting and recrea- tional outlet, all under the same splendid offlcials who have so ably controlled the game in the past.
 Sam Nuckols and Norris Royden return as stewards, Robert Shelley as racing secretary and George R, Buddy Wingfield to send the fields on their way from the Puett start- ing gate. The Jones electric eye will supplement the activities of the placing judges in accurately gaug- ing the finishes, and the tenth sea- son of Rhode Island racing gets un- derway with banners-red, white and blue-fiying, and horses bay, brown and chestnut-whinnying for action.
 Post time has been set at 2:s0. an hour which will not interfere with the travelings of defense work. CTS, and eight races will be pre- sented daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
Friday Fish and Chips

watch WHITING at
 
 trocn The reference to Lloyd Whiting sensational apprentice jockey "owned by Johnny Mcdowell trainer etae but boy that may ride for other tool Mike Cunning the baebaer hearty and happy friends den Sends his best local anywhere anytime State of the first to the would clamp bowling alley employing pnboys years of age following the $500 fine handed out by civilian judge Maurice 1oon LanderS yesterday ders also first aide to athletic Cosky does right well for himself from political standpoint Tommy Ae 4eTiden heavyweight Meden former 8 Charley Plngon working 2 Carr and Kd Sal Because of their combined coaching lomd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
Armstrong In Polo
 Grounds Bout June Il

New York. April 9-(UP) - Pro- moter Mike Jacobs said today that ho would switch his ring activities ooutdoors with a bout between Henry Armstrong and lightweight champion Beau Jack, Bob Mont gomery or Sammy Angott as his initial offering at the Polo Grounds.
 Armstrong, defeated by Jack in a non-title bout, agreed yesterday to fight any of the three on June II.
 Army regulations which curtailed night baseball here apparently will not affect boxing, Jacobs said, in- asmuch as ring lights can be well shaded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
Boston Marathon
 On Sunday, April IS

Boston, April 0.-(UP)-So that war workers may be spectators with out being absentees, the annual Bos- ton A. A. marathon will be run on Sunday April 18th instead of the usual Patriots Day, April ie.
 Marthon Chairman Des Wads- worth said that change was made at the request of Regional WIPE Di- rector Walter H. Wheeler, Jr., who said that the Sunday date would give thousands of war workers a chance to witness the 47th running of the famous HopIEinton-to-B Boston event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
BROWNS

St, Louis, Mo, April e-(Up)-The st. Louis Browns rested today upon their return from training head quarters at Cape Girardeau, Mo.
 The Browns will meet their cross. town rivals, the Cardinals, in c seven-game series beginning tomor. row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
(By United Press)
ATHLETICS

Wilmington, Del, April e-(Up)- The Philadelphia Athletics, heart- ened by tho performance of Gene Arntxen, rookie pitcher, in an exhib- ition game yesterday, were tenta- lively scheduled to meet either Tor onto or Baltimore of the Interna. tional league today.
 Arntzen hurled one-hit ball for three innings as the As defeated Toronto, 6-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
PEP IN FLORIDA

Tampa. Fla, April S--(UP)--Wil- lie Pep. world featherweight boxing champion. will meet Angel Avilez, l26-pound Mexican titleholder in c l0-round non-title fight here April l0, Promoter Bill sallade announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
GIANTS

New York, April 9-(UP)-The New York Giants. home from spring training at Lakewood, N. j., were scheduled to meet an Army nine from Mitchell Field today.
 Paced by the home-run smashes of Babe Barna and Vic Bradford, the Giants knocked over their farm team, Jersey City of the Interna- tional League, li.7, yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
BRAVES

Wallingford, Conn.,, April o-(UP) Lou Tost, southpaw mainstay of the Boston Braves pitching stan, was considered lost to the club to- day following an order to report for Army indunction April B.
 Tost, who will be the 18th member of the club to enter the armed forces, won 10 and lost 10 last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
CARnR

St. Louis, Mo. April 0-(UP)-The st. Louis Cardinals were scheduled to arrive home late today from their spring training camp at Cairo, III.
 Bolstered by pitchers Howie Pollet and Murry Dickson, both scheduled to ioin the team tonight. the Card- inal uitclainE ataiK win ba hA eAAA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
DODGERS

New York, April 9-(UP)-Manager Leo Durocher named Whit Wyatt, i9-game winner last year, to- hurl for the Brooklyn Dodgers today aganist the New York Yankees at the Stadium.
 Newt Kimball and Les Webher also were expected to pitch against the American League champions, Dixie Walker probably will be in right field for his start of the season after reporting late
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
SENATOR'S

College Park, Md, April 0-(UP)- Angelo Giuliani, Washington catch. CT, was out of action temporarily to. day after suffering a dislocatde fin- ger on his throwing hand in an intra-sQuad practice game yesterday.
 The regulars won the five.inning game, iS-6,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
KEEPS ON WINNING

Although ten years old, Memory Book keeps on winning races. Most horses are washed up after 50 starts, but he has been to the post almost 15O times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
POETICAL BOXER

Jimmy Bivins Is another boxer who is fond of poetry. He likes to recite at length from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
YANKEES

New York, April G(UP)-The New York Yankees nominated Spud Chandler, veteran right-hander, to start against the Brooklyn Dodgers today in the opening game of the spring series at Yankee Stadium.
 Charley Keller was expected to hit third, with Joe Gordon assigned the cleanup spot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
ONE.ARAFED PLAYER

Toronto has purchased Pete Gray. one-armed player who won the Canadian American League batting championship last year with a .Sei average.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09

Tami Mauriello has used the same bath robe in training since he be- gan his amateur ring career at the Unis Club of the Bronx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
AT THE TRAINING CAMPS

strength with IA hurlers on deck. The Cardinals open Q seven-gaIne exhibition series against the St. Louis Browns tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
PIRATES

Muncie. Ind, April 0--(UP)-The Pittsburgh Pirates today awaited the arrival of shortStop Huck Geary from Buffalo, N. F.. where he has been working in a defense plant.
 Geary indicated he would sign his contract on reaching camp. Mean while, the Pirates were ia the mar ket for a possible replacement for outfielder Maurice Van Robays, who received notice from his Detroit draft board yesterday to report for a physical examination. He is mar- ried but childless.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
HUGE INVESTMENT

The property investment in golf clubs and courses in New York State alone is estimated at more @Aae~- AAAA@eAaea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
Outlook for Tennis Balls

little change the tennis ball situation during the winter but from the latest reports received from the principal manufacturers believe that 1t will than 1t perhaps better Recently months supply rubber sporting which athletic equipment which rubber until well into whereas last allotment made from month to month
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-09
TENNIS QUIZ

Cueon falls in the right court and the first bounce strikes the side nesman who standing his chair the ball struck The claims let the ground that the esman should not be considered fixture because he was not lin his respective place." Receiver loses point Lnesmen in their respective place they have moved in order properly the ball in play to avoid interfering with Question If the misses the ball attempting during the delivery of the serve 1t fault? Answer. Yes
 umpire call footbaut time player Answer YeS Fooaulng violation of the rules and should be called when 1t occurs Question The ball is in play During the rally player back of his baselne clearly going out. Does he lose the pointp Answer. Yes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

water PorpOise that lnhabits the
Amazon River and its tributaries.
These fans should also he ac-
quainted with such words as the
evil eye, the glad eye fishy eye,
google eye, and the googoo eye.
Few. however. know Of the
"Boto eye" or that Boto is the
native name Of this same INA
According 10 Amazonian super
stition, the possession Of the eye
or a B0tO by a damsel fair gives
her a power 10 attract any man
who happens 90 strike rer amor
Gus fancy There is said 10 be
no sntidotal fetish that will de-
feat It's slrcnlc power.
This is not the only supersti-
ton that surrounds these fresh
water dolphins II IS the belief
OF many Of the up-river natives
that the Boto has the power 90
appear at the rivers edge on
moonlight nights in the form Of
a beautiful mermaid.
In this alluring guise, the Boto
approaches an unsuspecting fish
erman. and with arms out
stretched. invites him 70 receive
her caresses. The lure is com
pelling. He cannot resist Once
within her cold embrace, only a
moonht ripple marks her dive
aHd The victim is never seen
again.
These fresh water dolphins. a
small variety Of whale, are quite
plentiful in the rivers Of the
Amazon Valley. yet few museums
possess skeletons Of them. This
is due TO the difficulty OF getting
local fishermen TO harpoon ami
mails with such eerie powers
Here is the testimony of an e,<-
plorer who after much difficulty
was fortunate in finding a fish
erman in the Rio Tapajos who
was long on the desire 10 earn
some money and short on super
stition
Il vas successful IN securing
an adult specimen Of eight feet
IN length II was towed ashore
Al tiny settlement OF river
folk. and while / proceeded with
/ the roughine out of the skeleton
group of gigElng women made
up most Of my audience.
Between GiggIcs I kept hear
ing .ho word Ohio. Portuguese
for evel and ono of The holdor
girls came close and begged nee
10 cut out one ot th, eyes for her
This I did and She carefully
wrapped 1t ln a leaf When she
Joined the other women the gig
Cling went into shriu cree
scendo Then second one
asked me for the other
Il knew that these eyes were
sold in a dried state AS rare curl
os. SO / decided 20 retain one The
second woman seemed quite
cresttallcn when refused 20 give
up tho second Ohio
While the cutting went for.
ward was conscious Of quite a
commouou on the bank. and upon
looking up l saw man giving
chase 20 the woman 70 whom !
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
HERE'S A BIG FISH STORY FOR
HUSBAND HUNTERS

had given the cherished prize,
much 10 tho amusement of the
other women
THAT eve must be really work.
ing I thought and it was but
IN reverse.
when the man, much older
than the lady with the OHIO, was
unsuccessful in his chase, ne
came 10 me begging that l get
the little plg-like optic from her"
Please senior, he pleaded,
get the Ohio from her She Is
my woman. and with that eye
she viii have all the men in the
ne.ghborhood coming to my
door
II told him that ne could run
as fast as Disconsolately he
left tho scene followed by the
derisivc laughter of all the
women.
E" a few days tatCr while was
passing this same settlement, a
woman waved 20 mo. recOg-
nized her as the one who had
been the recipient ef nay strange
gift and her man, who was cut
ting firewood, also gave me
friendly smile. Whether she stin
had the boto eye ! DO not know.
Perhaps the man had robbed her
while she slept However no
gIamorOus love wave came to
mcn
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26
MARY LEE SWANN'S
POINT RATIONlNS
SHOPPING LIST

Ration Points for Family OF -Four
for one WeckJ
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

CROSSWORD puzzIe fans
4 should be quite familiar
~ with the ever recurring
word "Inia." which is the fresh
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-26

When peace comes, women will revel in clothes
of glamorous new synthetic fabrics. But, like ray
ons, these new fabrics must be roned slowly and
carefully at comparatively low temperatures
unless protected by steam.
Slick has developed remarkable iron that gives
this complete protection. It's the only iron that
spreads the steam horizontally over a wide surface
instead Of merely driving it through the cloth.
The Slick Automatic Electric Steam Iron is not
an inventors dream. Nor is it an iron that was
developed hastily to meet the tremendous poten-
tial postwar demand. 1t was in limited produc
ton before Pearl Harbor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
MELIT0p0L NOW SCENE
 BIG FIGHT
Titanic Struggle Rages in Streets of Gateway
 City to Crimea
tBy Associated Press)

The Germans are reported rush ing endorsements from the Cri- mean manpower reservoir in des- perate attempt to hold the South Ukraine stronghold of Melitopol in the face of Russian offensives from the east and north aimed at crack ing that gateway to the Crimea, engulfing hundreds of thousands oi Nazi troops on that great peninsula.
 Some of the bitterest fighting of the war is raging inside Melitopol itself, and the Red Army shock spearheads are battling with bayon- cts and grenades in blinding dust storm, inching their way through a formidable maze of blockhouses and street defenses.
 Several districts have been cleared of last ditch defenders Soviet communique reports, and strong German counterattack southwest os the city has been hurled back, the Red Army capturing large quan- titles of war materials"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
Ramirez
 Gets Hoi
Public Officials Who Sign ed Manifeso Against
 Neutrality, Fired

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 19.-Presi- dent Ramirez has ordered the dis missal from their jobs of all public officials who signed the recent manifesto urging the government, which has persisted in it's policy of neutrality, to swing to American solidarity.
 It. Col. Hector Ladvocat, Chief of the Presidents press office, said the Jewish newspapers suspended from publication last week and the ban lifted Friday night. was because of an unfortunate misunderstand- ing and there was never any in- tention to close them permanently
 President Roosevelt sent hot message to President Ramirez re- garding the suspension of the Jewish newspapers and Ramirez issued a statement that he will not tolerate any tampering" from outside sources.
 It is declared here that Roosevelt did notf know the facts and his message was wholly uncalled for.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
FREE SPEECH GRANTED 10
 EMPLOYERS
Supreme Court Says They May State Opinions on
 Union Membership

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19. - The United States Supreme Court left in effect ruling that the employer has a right to express an idea wheth- CT employees should vote union representation provided there is no coercion used and the employer agrees to abide by the election re- suits.
 The decision, based on the con- stitutional guarantee of freedom Of speech, by the Federal District Court of New York, involved the American Tube Bending Company of New Haven.
 The Circuit Court ordered dis missal of charges brought by the Labor Relations Board that the company engaged in unfair labor practices, by refusing to review the decision The Supreme Court let the lower court ruling stand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
RUSSIA TO
 AID ALLIES,
 LEND-L.EASE
Soviefs 10 Furnish Critical
 Materials Under New Agreement

WASHINGTON, Oct. l9.-Soyiet Russia is going to do more for her Western Allies under a new lend-lease agreement signed in Lon don today.
 State Department sources said that under the new agreement. as understood here, Russia will under take to furnish raw materials such as manganese and other critical ores to the United States and the United Kingdom in return for arm ament and food Heretofore Soviet reciprocation has been limited largely to servicing Allied ships in Russian ports.
 The third and latest agreement for lend lease supplies to Russia was signed by representatives of the United States, United Kingdom, and the Canadian and Soviet govern- ments, the State Department re- port said. This is the first time Canada has signed such an im- portant document.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
U. 5. SUBS SEND DOWN
 JAP SHIPS
New Figures Given Out by Knox-460 Sunk, Dam
 aged Since 1941

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-Ameri- can submarines, carrying the war even into the home waters of Japan, have sunk or damaged 460 Jap ves- sels since the war began.
 The figure was contained In a communique released by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox at press conference, and included 148 ships not previously listed as struck by torpedoes in the war against Jap anese shipping.
 The Navy's totals showed 319 Jap ships sent to the bottom, 36 prob- ably sunk, and 105 others damaged since December ', 1941.
 New reports of sinkings and dam age to ships included 98 vessels sunk, five probably sunk, and 45 damaged. The report said that prompt announcement of the sink ings by the subs would prove means to help the enemy and they were withheld for that reason" He ad- ded that the information is now nc longer of any value to the enemy.
 The new announcement means that the subs which inflicted the toll have completed their wal patrols.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-10-19
Seal Hunters Break Record
 In Pribi|ofs
St. Louisians and Natives Were Under Noses of
 Japs on Kiskd

ST. LoUISs Oct. ls.-Two months behind schedule, with 73-year re- cord in. the number. of seal skins taken under the noses of the Japan ese. 40 St. Louisians are expected home tomorrow.
 The expedition to the Pribilof group is the first wartime sealing expedition of the Fouke Fur Com pany, Philip Fouke, President, said today.
 The hunters arrived, in Seattle last Friday with 117,000 seal skins. The expedition completed work August Is, but for reasons of se- curity the Navy didn't remove the men from the islands until two weeks ago.
 Their seal hunting accomplished, the Louisians, with 143 native seal CTS and several government em- ployes, were almost isolated from the mainland and until recent weeks were not permitted to com- municate with their families or re- ceive letters.
 When the expedition secretly ar rived in the Pribilofs in May and began operations, members were within bombing range of the Jap anese, who then were in possession of Kiska.
 The seal skins will be sold at auction next year.