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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-09
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Fast.Breaking Reds Often. sive Rapidly DissOIving
 Axis Spearhead
By HENRY SHAPIRO United Press Stan COrrespOndentl

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Moscow, March g. (UP)-The Red army captured Sergo- -1vanovka, only 24 miles northeast of the Axis anchor base of VyaZma, and 19 other towns today in q faSt-break- ing offensive rapidly dissolving the Axis spearhead west of Moscow.
 Another Soviet force was Slashing down on Vyazma from Sychevka, a miles to the north, while a third army farther west aimed southward at the Vyazma-S -Smolensk railroad in an effort to cut off all escape for the Vyazlna garrison
 Swedish dispatches said the Vyazma garrison already was at- tempting to evacuate the town to escape encirclement).
 The Soviet midday communique said one Russian unit in the general area west and southwest of Sychev- ka surrounded large town and annihilated its garrison.
 At one point, a front dispatch said, the Russians advanced 20 miles west from Sychevka in 24 hours and reached the upper Dnieper.
 The railroad town of Sergo- Ivanovka fell to the Russian forces driving westward from Gzhatsk. 10 miles to the east. Five German tanks were captured as well as four guns, many barrels of gasoline and other war material.
 Ill another of the 20 towns cap- tured west of Gzhatsk, the Russians liberated 300 Soviet citizens who had been rounded up by the Ger mans to be sent into slave labor in Germany, the midday communique said.
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.Hvrnan Goldfeld Held Negligent
 Tn KurtZ Death
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IEyman 01 Waervle street. driver of which injured Charles Kurtx 7 Willow street Jan lS held negligent finding handed down today by Acting Coroner Miles that the brakes the driven by odAcId mother condition to the under control
 The finding Operation of with brakes inadequate to statutes
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U. s. Pilots Win Big
 Mediterranean Victory; Axis Loses 19 Planes
Standley Attacks Reds Hiding Of American Aid
BY LYLE C. WILSON

Notwithstanding quick and unquivOcal repud William IT, StandleyS CnceaImen of American aid Washington JOsefS Sain.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14

New York, April l4.-(UP) Mrs. John Hertz's Count Fleet today was Q prohibitive favor!te for Saturdays $20,OO0 Wood Memorial and the Kentucky Derby after an easy vic- tory In his first start of the season. The Count had little trouble yes- terday, breeding to Q three and one- half length victory In the St. James purse at Jamaica to register Q vice tory worth $l950 and bring his total earnings to $7e.i95.
 Fast Time
 Under Johnny Longden, the brown son of Reign Count moved up with a rush after Q half mile, cole Jared Bosswst on the stretch hook and came away with an impressive triumph in l:42 4-5, two seconds over the track record for the mile and seventy yards.
 Bossuet took second money by five lengths over Towser. who was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
BOSTON BOXER
 GETS UNPOPULAR NOD FOR GROWN
FOxwOrth, Powell, Negro Boys, Winners; Walter
 Moore Heavy Champ
BY GARDNER FROST


 United Prem Staff CoFrespondenI1 Boston, April l.4--(UPD-Two in. dlvidual champions and the team trophy furnlshed Ohio with most of the laurels for the SSth annual two. day National 4. A, U. boxing cham- pionships.
 Cloveiands Negro pugIlists.--sam. son Powell, defending le0.pound titlist, and i35.pound Golden Glover Charles Hunter--won crowns In their divisions while northeast Ohio entries won the team prize at the close of the meet last night before 7,6OO fans at Boston Garden.
 Ohio was the only state to win dual crowns. Massachusetts, Okla homa, Pennsylvania, Washington, D. O., and Missouri each had chams pion, however.
 First man to win a title was Tony Peppl of Boston, sole New England survivor, who defeated Herky Ka- mensky Of Pittsburgh via m un" popular split decision in the li2e pound class.
 Peppi won q decision over MRu. rice Fredericks, New York, as Kas mensky outpointed Mike Laquatras Cleveland, In semi-flnnl bouts. other Results
 A Fort Slll, okla, soldier Earl O'Neill--furnislled a surprising ups set by declsionlng Leroy Jackson, Cleveland negro and last years Ily- weight winner, in the il8-pound di- vision. O'Neill advanced to the final by outpolntlng Augie La Para, New orleans, as Jackson scored 0 technical kayo over John JuEefskl, Pittsburgh, in the first round.
 Honors in the l26.pound section went to Jackie Floyd, Philadelphia, who outpointed Thomas Penthouse of Buffalo, N. Y. Floyd decisioned Tony Janiro Of Cleveland and Sten- house won over Corp. David Tate of Smyrna, Tenn, in the Senii- finals.
 Hunter used Q lethal right hand to score three-round technical knockout over Aubrey Holderfield of Little Rock, Ark, in the l36-pound final. He had won his semi-final in the same fashion In the second round over Romeo Paris, Titchburg, Mass, while Holderfield kayoed John Caussey, Fort sill, in the third.
 Charlie Cooper of Washington, who had Q tough seml-final battle before defeating Indian Billy Tiger of Fort sill, won the l47 pound crown with a one-round knockout over Eddie 0ettys of New Orleans. 0ettys outpointed Tony VeroS, Rome. N. F., in his previous match.
 Powell successful defended his l60-pound crown by winning a split decision over Corp. Gerald Miller of smyrna. Powell kayoed Corp. Ray D'Amico, Sturbridge, Mass, in the first round and Miller knocked out Henry Chuckollek, St. Louis, in the opening round of the semi- finals.
 Moore Best Heavy
 Robert ruXworth, defending l75. pound champion, decisioned Pvt. Al La BreSque of Indiantown Gap. Pa, in the final after cooling off Ken Johnson, Springfield, O., in the first round of their semi-final LaBrcsquo lsayoed Sailor Robert Stezcr, Boston. | Walter Moore, Chicago Golden Glove champion, won heavyeiw2ht honors by outpointing Fred Schott of Cleveland. Moore won his semi. final over William Gillian, Newark, N. J., as Schott, outpolnted Corp Bliss Croft, smyrna.
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By CHARLIE SMOKEY United Press Correspondent

New York, April lA.-CUpl-on q hay, humid afternoon at washing ton Park last August, an ungainly bay colt in the gold and black silks of Allen T, Simmons swirled from the pack at the eighth pole in six furlong dash and drove at the fa- vorite, flying In front. The Simmons cold didn't win, missing by a short neck. But when the victor was led back to the barn he knew he had been in a horse race.
 The race--A prep for the 1000 Washington Park Flturity might have ben Q preview of this years Kentucky Derby. For the favorite was Count Fiete, current 6 to 5 choice. The Simmons colt was Blue Swords, hard-flghting son of Blue Larkspur and the selection Of most turfmen to press-and possibly up. set-the highly-flylng Count in the Run for the Roses" on May 1,
 Not So Good
 Last week, in hls first race of tho season, Blue Swords was dismal l2th in the six furlong experimental handicap, But the Simmons young ster Is not sprinter, He only be- gins to run at the six furlong mark
 Blue Swords makes his next start in the $20,000 Wood Memorial a, Jamaica Saturday, meeting the Count, Bossuet and Slide Rule over mile and one-slXteenth. Thereaf- ter the big bay will have no excuses He had had a smashing final work out for the race, stepping a mile tn l:39 2-S at Jamalca.
 Purchased for $3,000 at Saratoga as ayearllng, Blue Swords juvenile season was a lengthy one. Beginning in January at Hlaleah. he did noth- ing noteworthy until midsummer, Then he found himself. He showed sparkling form in the midwest and came east to New York in the fall.
 SpeedbaIl
 Through the autumn months the battling bay was a sharp horse. He ran the fastest six furlongs of the Aqueduct fall meeting, won the Remsen and Eastern Shore Handi- caps, was second to Count Fleet in the Champagne and wound up his campaign by romping to an easy victory in the Ardsley Handicap.
 One strong point that can be made for Blue Swords IS that he does his best running through the stretch So if some of the speed horses soften up the Count in the early stages of the Derby, Blue Swords may be able to take him In the drive.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
Veteran DeMar In
 Boston Marathon

Boston. April 14-(UP)-Clarence DeMar pven times winner of the famed Boston A. A. marathon. to- day was listed among 20 new entries in the 26-mile-plus classic which will be run here Sunday.
 Only man ever to win the event thrice consecutively, De Mar, q printer, is the most consistent per- former in the race which was ad. vanced from the usual patriots day. April 10, so that war workers could be spectators.
 To date a total of 66 entries have been received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
By HARRY CRIMSON NEA Shorts Editor


 New York, April l4 - A clever picture and q line or two from Homer Hill Norton.
 The famous coach is depleted all by himself in the spacious field of Texas A. and M, nt the end Of the long bench, looking under It. for football players.
 Spring practice has concluded at College Station, and the Aggies have all of five lettermen-Barney Welch, Ed Sturcken and otto Payne, backs, and Henry Foldberg and Jelly Stey- mann, tackles. Hank Foldberg is the only l942 starter who returned. There are seven other squad nem- hers, i4 from the freshmen and a few others making up the smallest Texas Aggie squad in years,
 Texas A. & M. expects to draw Q number of Army men for special courses, and Coach Homer Norton hopes that those who have time will be permitted to participate in col- lege athletics.
 "We1l i'll the empty spaces sonle- how even if I have to use the water boy" he writes,
 PERFECT WAR RECORD
 That is one of many reasons why Universal made the soon-to- be-released flicker. We've Never Ben Licked" It's the story of Texas A. & M.
 Norton points with pardonable pride at the war record of boys coached by him and that of the institution. All but one player of the teams Norton has drilled since ne checked in at Texas A. & M. in 1884 are on active duty. Only one is not n commissioned officer.
 The one not in service holds a highly important position with a shipbuilding company.
 Aggies back to carly-day classes responded to the call. It is a rarity to find someone from A, & M. who is not on duty somewhere. They have been heard from on every front.
 There are 1856 Aggies on active hhb5 VSDS NOllllliloc1DilCA. n bDltl of C. have given their lives. There are lG former Aggies who are generals, three major generals. TOO AGGIEs DECORATED
 Only one is an athletic officer The rest are fighting Aggies ac- cept this as nothing unusual. foi Texas A. K M, with 1000 students is the nations largest all-malt military college, The tradition applies not only to football, but to all other sports as well.
 When Corregldor fell, Maio Gen. eral George F. Moore. tackle of '03 went with the bastion he had com. manded since he left his post o commandant at Texas A. & M. lr 40.
 Lieutenant Colonel Pelly Dittman back Of '38. was the first of nor, than 100 Aggie6 to be decorated -- for conducting secret flight O bosnbers from Hawaii to Corregidor
 Aggies who did not play on rec. Orgnized athletic teams were not be. hind in military work, came ou with commissions the same as di, the more publicized athletes. Man, graduates had kept up reserve train. ing.
 When war was declared, thi Angles were ready.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
(By United Fress) RED SOX

Boston, April l4. - (UP) - The Boston Red Sox, whose hitting power was supposed to have disap- peared with the loss of Ted Will liams, Johnny Pesky and Dom Di- Maggio, were back In robust batting form today.
 The SoX loaned Yank Terry and Norman Brown to Boston College yesterday and then blasted them for Ia hits and a 7i.2 triumph Second baseman Bobby Doerr led the aS- sault with two triples and a double while Al Simmons and Eddie Lake hit home runs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
HARVARD EDDIE CASEY
 LAUDS BRITISH RUGBY

Londonderry. Ireland. April IA fUP) American football might benefit by a few tips from British Rugby players. Ec Casey, former Harvard football coach. nov a naval lieutenant stationed here. said to- day.
 The Americans have been teach. ing baseball to the British and in return have been karning the in- tricacies of rugby.
 "Of course" Casey said, football does demand more stTargy and a quicker pickup. But rugby is faster and the lightning passes art quicker than anything I've ever seen in football"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14

early in the spring Of 1912. when the river overfiowed at Hickman. Ky, and he stood in icy water up to his armpits putting sacks Of saEd in place as a volunteer builder Of safe guards for the town.
 The physical strain and severe cold left him prey to tuberculosis. from which he died two years later broke. still in harness and kidding to the last.
 Rube Waddell was 37 when he died. but he had never grown up.
 He had control of everything ex- cept himself.
 NEXT Napoleon LajOie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
CReg. U. S. Fat. Oftlce) By JACK CUDDY

Limited Press Stan COFrespOndent)
 New York, April l4-(UP)-Am. erlcan sports organizations and fans have failed thus far to provide ade- quate athletic equipment for Army camps in the United States.
 This needless failure will continue throughout the war unless inteili. gent steps are taken soon to remedy the situation.
 Some of the larger camps and air bases near big cities have been supplied, but at most of the others there is Q crying need for sports paraphernalia. This need becomes more acute with the induction oi i8-year colds and up. Many of these youngsters never have been away from home for more than e night or two. Hence tho cases of home- sickness are numerous and at times pathetic.
 We will not pause here to argue the case of competitive athletics baseball, football, basketball, boxing etc.-as an aid in preparing men for combat. That issue is widely disput- ed. But we never have heard any enc question the psychological value of sports as a recreational aid tc camp morale. In this connection athletics provide entertainment fol the boys in their spare time--giveS them a wholesome interest--relieve: their boredom--banishe home-sdck' ness, etc.
 The Navy generally provides its with athletic equipment. The Army does too for units that are going overseas. But the Army generally does not provide such equipment for camps in the United States Equipment for Army posts in thii country must be obtained from out side sources.
 Blg Help
 What are these sources2 The twC official" sources are the Majol league baseball equipment fund anS the recently organized boxing equip ment fund. Each of these organiza' tionS aims to procide @i00 900 wortl of equipment a year.
 These funds are noble enterprise and doubtless will do much good But as far as providing for thu equipment needs of Army caml throughout the country. they will b only gestures-mere drops in tn bucket. Moreover, their very exis tence gives the sports-minded pub lie the false impression that "th boys are taken care of." which | not the case.
 It would be a Oodsend to ou Army camps if outstanding sports men In communities near thos camps would organize equipmen committees, investigate the athleti needs of the boys and then SC about obtaining equipment by rals ing community funds or seekinI used paraphernalia from nearb. high schools, colleges or sports or ganizations. This would take burden from the herrled officers particularly those in isolated camp l-ofiicers who do not know Wher to seek such equipment.
 sportsmen in Nebraska. for ex ample, could start the ball rollinl right now by communicating witt the special service officer. Army al base, McCook, Neb. The McCoo base needs baseball and softbal equipment. It ig 90 miles from town with only $500 population and the lads crave recreation. oe going cornhuskersl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
Bradley Back In
 Bay States Graces


 Boston. April l4--(UP)--The Mas sachusetts State Boxing Commis. sion today reinstated Leo Bradley of Providence, R. l.. and Buck Hcrzog of Worcester, manager anC second respectively for NBA Feath. erweight Boxing Champion Jackie Callura when he successfully de. tended his crown March i8 against former titlist Jackie wilson of Pitts. burgh.
 The pair were suspended after the bout as result of the complaint of Deputy Boxing Commissioner who charged they continued to Coach Callura after being warned. Both Bradley and Her1og had applied fc' reinstatement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
TWO PUNCH K. 0.

New Bedford, Mass, April l4.- (UPl Welterweight Gene Margar. Ida of Fall River today held h two- punch knockout over Kenny SiskO of New York City.
 Margarida, l43. felled Slsko, i40. in 20 seconds of the first round of their scheduled eight-round bout after throwing two punches.
 Tn the eight-round co-feature, Billy Cabey. i30. Of New York city and Jimmy McLarin. ls2, of New Bedford. drew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
Last Nights Fights
By United Press

Hartford. Conn: Bobby Lakin, i47, Brooklyn, V. F., decisioned George (Red) Doty. i40tz. Hartford. lO): Joe F. Carter. leo. Long Is- land. decisioned Sam Danels, i58. New Britain, (6): zack Taylor, i32. Brooklyn. N. r., stopped Tommy Cl- anpl. i2e. Jersey City. (6D: Klyde Miller. i53. New York. stopped Carl Schultz. I6e. Hartford. (3) Eddie Burns. iEeiz. Jersey City. knocked out Mike Rosen, l5O. Hartford (2).
 Jersey City. N. J.-Julio oaliuccI l3e, Bridgeport. Conn. outpointed Ray Puig, l34. Canada fe).
 New Bedford. Mass .--0ene Mar. garida, l43. Fall River. Mass, Knocked out Kenny Sisko, 14D. New York CD: Bill Cabey. i3s, New York. drew with Jimmy McLIarin l32, New Bedford (G.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
REDS-INDIANS

Springfield. Ohio. April l4.--tUP) - Clyde Shoun of the Reds and Jim Bogley of theetaoiaRetaoinshrdluu Bagby of the Indians were slated for mound duty today in the Cin- cinnati- Cleveland exhibition game.
 Wet grounds caused cancellation of yesterdays contest between the clubs at Richmond, Ind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
TIGERS G. CUBS {

Vincennes. Ind. April l4.-UP)- The Athletic Fund of the George Field Army Air Base here was S 900 richer today after an exhibition game between the Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs.
 The Tigers beat the Cubs. 6-4. in four and a half inning yesterday as Rogers Cramer hit homer for Detroit and Dom Dallessandr0 du- plicated the feat for Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14

The Toronto Maple Leafs took advantage of five errors to blank the As, 10, yesterday. as the Braves whipped the New York Yankees 7-5.
 Third baseman Eddie Mayo of the As was hit In the eye by a thrown ball and three stitches were required to close the wound.
 .Cy Blanton. formerly with the Phillies and Pirates, was signed by the As.
 Johnny McCarthy's three run, homer in the seventh gave the Braves their triumph over the Yan- kees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
PEP AT PITTSBURGH

Pittsburgh, April l4.-(UP)-Wil- lie Pep. Hartford, Conn, feather wetzht titleholdeY, meets Pittsburgh Jackie Wilson. former National Box ing Association champion. iEi a i2~ round. ncnrtltlo bout at the uAS-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
LAST FIGHT-TO-FINIsH

Reno - Henry Armstrong. triple crown winner now doing come back. participated in the last scheduled fight-tO-a-ilnish against Alton Black here, April %. Ie36- Armstrong knocked out Black in the eighth round.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
Wood Memorial Run
 Next For ''The Count

Q neck in front of Four Freedoms.
 The Count carrying topweight of l22 pounds, was a definite choice of the crowd of l6,l9S, paying $2.S0. $2.2O and $2.iO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
GRIFFITH HAS ORDERLY

College Park --- Because he is Q taxicab driver who stii lhas his car, Pitcher Chester FOrman. recruit pitcher, has been detailed as orderly to President Clark Griffith of the Senators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
ATHLETICS

.. Philadelphia. April i4. - CUP)
 - The Philadelphia Athletics re- sume competition against National League opposition today after a rocky road through the Interna-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
FAIRLAWNS WIN

The Fairlawn Hi-Y Club knocked the Epsilon out of the second half running last night by q score Of 25-i7.
 FalTIawn has only one defeat in the second round and have stu to play the undefeatcd Lancers. This game will determine the second half winners who will play the Epsilon, first round winners for the championship.
 Walsh of the Fairlawn lead the scoring with l2 points Co his credit while Fran Mccormack scored c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
Ohio RingSters Best Ln A. A. U. Nationals
Blue Swords, Classy Stretch Runner, Set
 For Wood Memorial

FOllOwlng ls Che thlrd en . series of eight dispatches on the foremost contenders for Che 69th Kentucky Derby on May 1. An. ether viii follow tomorrOw.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
SOLDIER BOWLS seo

MoaItTie, 0a.-First 800 game hy a soldier was bowled by Corp. vins cent c. Geaats at Spence Field AEonIlEle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-14
AT THE TRAINING CAMPS
BRAVES TOP TANKS

tional League. They play host to the Boston Braves at Shibe Park.
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THiSSpOytimg World
Ode To Count Fleet

alleged equine opposition yesterday N Jamaica as wings Count Fleet 500 entitled to s following salute for the big Churchill Downs Nn asay Day.
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 You can bet your years or rheStgi orange.tntcd kaoks;
 That Derby to beat; s COUNT FLEET
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