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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
(Reg. U. $. Pat. off, BY JACK CUDDY
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United Press Staff CorrespOndent)
 New York, April 2. - (UP) - Basketball, which seems to have become 8 contest of altitude be- cause of the inroads of glandular goons, mezzanine peppers and other performers approaching the seven- foot mark, attained the ultimate in height last night when the Univer- sity Of Wyoming team won the mythical national championship at Madison Square Garden.
 This quintet operates from 8 campus at Laramie that has a altiture of 7,200 feet - an altitude that gives most visitors a nose bleed.
 But the New York price makers, blinded by their own skyscrapers, such as Big Boy" Harry Boykoff of St. Johns, made the St. Johns team an overwhelming favorite in last nights Red Cross final for the national title before more than 18,- 900 fans in the Garden.
 Wyoming, unquestionably the bet ter team. proved its superiority over St. Johns by winning, 52-47, in an overtime game.
 Altitude
 Afterwards, the Wyoming coach - bespectacled Everett Shelton - admitted that the Wyoming triumph was due largely to altitude, not to the heights that could be measured by engineers, but rather to the heights attained psychologically by a team that was determined to win in its war-caused last performance and season.
 Coach Shelton, a machine-gun sergeant in the last war at Cha teau Thierry and Belleau Wood, said: T have been coaching bas- ketball for 20 years. I have handled other teams that apparently were the equal of my current squad phys tcally, but never have I had band of boys whose team spirit was such that you could almost see it and feel 1t. In every game. I felt that that spirit gave us a sixth man on the floor"
 This team, sparked by Captain Ken Sailors most brilliant per- former to hit the Garden boards in years - knew it was making its last performance, because the en- tire varsity squad. and even the freshman squad is going into Serv- ice. It wanted to add a new and brilliant chapter to the tradition of Wyoming basketball - a tradition that long has been respected wher- ever the rear rockies cast their shadows.
 Big Boys
 These lads from the cloudIands were unimpressed when they came to the city of sISycrapers and were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
7hiSSpOYting
 World
rieay Fish and Chips
By JOHN A. cLUNEY

ago. you about the state of Wyoming than that "ut vest according turned with the best team the college basketball world? At the start of the last hoop would 100 against Ripley a squirrel basketball little bit albright 5o1 his lIoyas did with the famed Rockets Toledo
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 latest BROTHER ELK having been accepted by members BROTHER ESQUIRE organzaon while hulng Harry speman the West End whiz of
 
 interested in sports Al Mon schooboy lowing in the beneficial Atlantic City, study Corps bad' says Al . two state senators Fitzpatrick manager and former president of the City Amateur manship presented him in tho oce of the Conneccts chief execue Hartford Johnny Tobn the Ashley photographic evidence, sealed by NOTARY PUBLIC.
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 including the Community Chest and IA War Fund organizations will benefit Beown Sunday which get break the weather and crowd that will have fans climbing Nate Winnck the MT ocadom the president of the approved nroOklyn movie for John Mcoaw at the Polo Grounds Opening days at Jamaica April Narraganse oHclaV observed by goody crowd of Brass C wh onemie faycte COUNT FLEET in which the horse 3s and fraction prompted poetcal remark "tsadzooks! How Count Fleet MOVE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
WYOMING COWBOYS
 COLLEGE CHAMPS
St. Johns Brooklyn In- dianS Lose Overtime
 Game 52,47

New York, April 2-(UP) - The Cowboys of wyoming University headed back to Laramie today with the huge silver trophy emblematic of college basketball supremacy in their saddlebags.
 The Cowboys ears still rang with the laundering cheers of l8,O0O fans who rooted them home in an elec- trifying overtime game with the favored st. Johns Indians at Mad- ison Square Garden last night, S2 to 47.
 Minus the services of Mountainous Milo Komenich, their high scoring center who was eyicted shortly be- fore the regulation game ended in a 46-46 tie, the boys from the West came through when the chips were down to carry off the mythical na- tional court crown. They shut the National Invitation Tournament champions off with one point in the added period as husky Jim Weir fired five points and chunky Floyd Volker added another for victory.
 In preliminary consolation game, between two losers in the tournament. Georgetown's Hoyas bounded back from Wednesday nights defeat to outpoint Toledo University's rockets 54 to 70. Mahn- ken sparked the victory with 20 points, Reilly adding IA more. while Rolyard was the high scorer for the losers with 10 markers. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
NON-TITLE BOUT MAY GET SSO,OOO
 OF FANS' MONEY
Armstrong Taught Foe Style of Fighting Both
 Will Use

New York, April 9. = (UP) A Sentiment and science will be feat ured In a symphony of Brown to- night at Madison Square Garden when Henry Armstrong the anclent. professor. tries to lick lightweight champion Beau Jack, a precocious pupil to whom he may have taught too much.
 Thirty year old Armstrona reaches the peak of his comeback trail by colliding in the brilliant ring light with young Beau Jack who has known no reverse since he rose to prominence by practicinG the perpetual motion" principles of bob and weave that hammering Henry taught him two years ago
 Record "Cate"?
 Though no title is at stake in this 10-round encounter. 1t probably will be. witnessed by more than l0,O0e fans and should provide a gate oi more than $90,O00 - biggest boxing gross of l94S.
 Despite Aramstrong's impressive comeback, the betting fraternity has made young Beau Jack the 0-5 fav. Orite to win.
 Much stress Is being placed on the fact that back in the days when Armstrong was riding high, he worked with Beau Jack, teaching him some pointers. It Is argued that this gives Armstrong 0 pSy- cholcgical edge over the Augusta, Ga, youngster.
 But those who know Beau Jack well insist he Is not the kind of lad to be bothered much by psy- chological factors. Armstrong, to Beau Jack. is just another opponent and the lightweight champion will strive for @ knockout from the open- ing bell.
 Beau Jack has now won fifteen fights in Q row and still appears to improve with every start. As always, he is in excellent condition and he has the advantage of nine years in age over the veteran Armstrong. Beau Jack is 21, Armstrong 90. Ac- cording to Harry wills. 1t Is Beau Jacks youth which will make the big difference in this evenings en- counter.
 Some Like Henry
 But boxing men, as e group, are about evenly divided in their predic- ttons of tonight's winner. It Is interesting to note that those who have seen Armstrong in action dur ing his comeback are unanimous in picking him to win.
 A contribution from the proceeds Of tonight's show will be given to the American Red Gross.
 Matchmaker Nat Rogers has signed Terry Young, crack East Side lightweight. and Monty Pignatore, of Brooklyn, for the eight-round semi-final. This is a return match. In their previous meeting Young was awarded the decision after an exciting contest.
 Two six.rounders are listed. Tn one, Pete DeRuzza, Mamaroneck, N. r., welterweight, tangles with Saverio Turiello Italy; in the other, Ike Williams, Trenton, N. J., light weight, faces Gene Johnson, Brook lyn.
 A pair of four-round bouts bring together Bob Harris, Harlem heavy weight, and Charley Chambers, Brooklyn: Julio Gallucci, Hartford, Conn. lightweight; and Ray Puig, Brooklyn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
By HARRY GRAYSON NEA SnOrtS Editor

New York, April 2.-Twice bat- tered to 6 crimson pulp and finally knocked out by Frit1ie Zivic more than two years ago-waShed up and in retirement for n months-Henry Armstrong returns to Madison Square Garden, April 2, to fight young Beau Jack as Q $l00.000 att traction.
 Mike Jacobs is getting $ll,50 for ringside pewS for most any old thing these days, and the ad- vance sale points to the first $l00,00O gate indoors since Sgt Joe Louis toed the mark,
 A contribution will be made to the Red Gross.
 Promoter Jacobs should have booked Armstrong and Jack fol April Fools Day, for Little As sault and Battery certainly crossed the boys, and they were unanimous in writing his pugilistic obituary.
 As remarkable as it is, Arm- strong's comeback is Q sad com- nnentry on the little fellows of to- day. Since returning to the wars in June, l942, Hammering Hennery has won IS out of l8. scored Il knockoutS.
 ARMSTRONG ROUGH
 He broke the jaw of Willie Joyce, the Gary negro who out Speared him in Los Angeles. and Reuben Shank was given a high ly dehatable verdict in Denver.
 Jacks New York edition of the lightweight championship is moi at stake. New York considers 1S rounds the titular distance, and this one is listed for 10. Arm- strong is required to come in al more than 135 pounds. He sealed l3S Ia in Philadelphia the other night. and probably could do the class limit without undue difflculty Jack will weigh about 1S7.
 Although Jack twice shaded Zivic, a rough customer, Armstrong will shoR him a lot of things he never saw in the way of head, shoulders, elbows and body belts, Armstrong always got away with a lot or stun, ana there IS no req son to suspect that they'll stop him this late in @ais career.
 JACK SHOULD WIN
 Jack should win on youth. con- dition and wallop.
 Armstrong. 30 and susceptible to cuts around the eyes. Is Spotting Jack nine years in age and the wear and tear of more than 100 fights, 6 number of them made savage en- counters by his slambang style.
 Jack is in fine shape. and de- spite the steadiness with which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
Ranger Swimming At Harvard Pool

A feature of the New England Boys clubs seventh annual swim ming meet at Harvard university Saturday will be an exhibition of Ranger swimming by the Worcester Boys club mermen.
 Ranger swimming is stressed in all New England Boys club and teaches skills such as swimming fully dressed and equipped with pack and rifle,- Technique of swimming through oil- soaked water aflame with fire, proper way of entering water from sinking vessel and many other life saving tricks.
 Regular championship events are 100, 220 and 440 yards freestyle. 220 yards breaststroke, 150 yards back stroke diving. 300 yards medley. 300 yards medley relay and 400syards relay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
Purple Flashes 1OO.P Pound Champs


 The Chase Park Purple Flashes won the annual 100 pound tourna. ment at the Boys club, when they beat the Boys club Rocknes by a score of g to 22. Starring for the Flashes was Chief German with lS points and Bergin with eight:
 and for the Roclrnes it was Butch Damelto and Cardona with 9 points each. Sherwill and Joe German played very good defensively for the Flashes. If the Flashes win the tournament next year. they will keep the cup. which is given to the team which wins the tournament for three years in succession. The ref. erees were Bill Behr and Harry Merto. The periods were four n. minute periods. The score at half time was Flashes l2 and Rocknes Q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
D. Kirby vs. J. Crum for
 NOrth.SOuth Golf Crown

Piifeliurst, N. C., April 2.-UP) n Medalist Dorothy Kirby of Att lanta, Go. and pre-play favorite Jane Crum of Orangeburg, s. C.. meet today in the title match of the 4ist annual North South Wo- mems Golf Championship.
 Miss Kirby had an easy time ellrn- mating her semi-final opponent yesterday, but Miss Crum had stiff competition all the way from former national champion Glenna Collett VarU of Philadelphia.
 Miss Kirby won over Mrs. w. O. Bosgs, Pittsburgh, 8 and 2, while Miss Crum outsted Mrs. Ware, and 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
COLLEGE SWIMMING

New York, April 2.-(UP)-Nine- ty-six swimmers and divers, repre- senting 2l colleges, other schools, clubs. the Navy, Army and Coast Guard, begin competition in the two-day National A. A. U. swimming championships today with Ohio States Buckeyes early favorites to complete a grand slam of national aquatic honors.
 Ohio State. which now boasts the Big Ten. A.A.U. outdoor and N. O. A. A. titles has listed 16 men for Friday and Saturdays competition while Yale, defending titleholder, has entered IT men = biggest con- tingent in the meet. Michigan, a sleeper entry. has 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
Congressman Goes
 To Bat For Sports

washington. April 2.-CUP)-Con- tinuance of spectator sports during the war and reasonable travel" for participants and spectators has been put before the House in a joint resolution introduced by Rep. sam uel A. Weiss, D., Pa.
 Weiss resolution, introduced yes- terday, stated that members of the armed forces and war workers "fa- vor the continuance of sports as essential to the maintenance of their morale"
 His resolution directed the Oface of Defense Transportation to per- init reasonable travel for partici- pants and spectators to sports events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
Pep In Boston

Boston, April 2-CUP)-In tip- top form, Willie Pep of Hartford, Conn, the New York State Boxing Com missions worlds featherWeight champion, began training here to- day for his 10-round non-title bout at Boston Garden April g with Sal Bartolo of Boston, Nov. contender for the crown.
 Pep, who normally trains in his home city, plans roadwork along the Charles River Esplanade with Spar ring drills at a local gymnasium. Bartolo is in training in New York but expects to taper of his work outs when he arrives here early next week.
 The champions forces, demanded that Bartolo weigh not less than 127 pounds nor more than i28. Pep,s manager, Lou Viscusi, demanded the weight agreement so that in event his man should lose Bartolo would not be able to claim the title.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02

he has retraced his steps. Artn- strong no longer can possibly be the energy laden warrior who held three championships simul- taneouSly and was rated superior to Q fourth tltleholder.
 Jack does more damage with one punch, especially right hand uppercut. which could be used to advantage against the charging Armstrong.
 Beau Jack fashioned his sweep ing attack after that of Henry Armstrong, which is double guarantee that no one will be bored.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
MELODY WINS

Fal River, Mass, April 2.-(UP)
 Veteran Honey Melody of Boston today held his third straight victory in comeback attempt that may see him face another veteran-Sammy Fuller of Boston-in a few weeks.
 Melody, l39, outpointed Jose Tor res, i38. in the 10-round feature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
DEVILS THUMB OUT
 OF KENTUCKY DERBY

New York, April 3. - (UP) -A cracked right front hoof will keep w. E. Boeing's Devils Thumb out Of this years Kentucky Derby.
 A second choice in the winter book at 8 to 1 with blue swords and ocean wave. the colt was relegated to the sidelines by Trainer Cecil Wilhelm when the hoof crack was discovered after e recent workout at Belmont Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02
TIGERS

Evansville. Ind, April 2. (UP)- Southpaw Hal NewhOuser, 2l-year- old regular on the Detroit Tigers mound staff for the past three sea- sons, has been ordered before his Detroit draft board for re-examina- ton Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02

Lakewood, N. J.. April 2 - Bill Jurges of the Giants is right. The baseball swing is the most compli- cated movement in> athletics. Not only does the batter have rhythm and accuracy with which to contend. but there is the pitchers change of pace to be taken into consideration
 Mel Ott says he has never seen two batters hit the ball exactly alike, and the manager of the Polo GF0unders has been with the club z7 years.
 The baseball swing can't be taught, or corrected, like the golf swing. If that were possible, there would be considerably more trouble for the pitchers.
 When the finest playing golf pro- zessionai is of his game, he consults another teacher, and has the wrinkle 1xoned out. It Is vastly more diffi. cult to remove hitch from a bat ting swing, or to remove a blind spot from the same.
 Pitches and blind spots usually remain to keep the minors players who otherwise might have been out- standing performers.
 1t frequently is suggested that a golf professional might improve a clubs batting average, but Ott con- tends tt would be disastrous to at- tempt to teach the same method of pivoting and timing to an entire team.
 A baseball swing is more or less horizonal, while that of golf is up- right. Ott sees the two theories doFetailing in few respects.
 Qtt's argument is that body power must be put into a baseball swing. There have been-and are-wrist- hlters. of course. but they seldom set more than singles.
 Unlike the golfer. the batter can't Ie4 the clubhead do the work. The NNIf he is hitting is jumping, curv. Asa9. sailing or rifing by. when the pitcher isn't pulling the string.
 4ha golfers target is stationary.
 o has nothing but mechanics to master and beat. No one is out there ln the center doin ehis utmost to NEnTp0wer CT outsmart him.
 Ile main Idea in baseball and st,f. however, is to come into the baIl correctly. and ball players. to greater extent than golfers. suc- aesa iti doing this in many different
 Fas
 That's why you see such wide
 |s'y of batting stances. why ott
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02

bout at the Casino here last night.
 In the six-round semi-final, Gene Margarida, IA, of Fall River tech- nically kayoed Johnny Douguillo, l48, of Worcester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02

TOtals Ac H 1s
 Score at half time: Wyoming 30; St. Johns 23. Officials: Pat KennedJ and Joe Burns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02

BASKETBALL RESULTS
 (By United Press) Georgetown 5l, Toledo 20. Wyoming 52, St. Johns ~.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-02

Khatls why you see such a wide ls.y q batting stances why ott
Evening star., 1943-11-09
.Whitehurst Outlines
Plans for Improving
District Streets

A program calling for improved
District streets whenever the Dis
trict Highway Department gets the
green light was outlined to mem
bers Of the District Advisory Board
American Automobile Association
yesterday at their monthly luncheon
Capt. H. c, Whitehurst, director
OF the District Highway Depart
ment, said the city is ready to
proceed with a s25,000,000 to S30,-
10000 construction program when
ever funds become available.
A lack of materials, manpower
and appropriations has stymied de-
velopment of local streets, Capt
Whitehurst said, and the depart
ment is concentrating on a mainte-
nance program to keep them in the
best repair. He predicted Wash
ington would find its thoroughfares
and pavements in better condition
at the end of this war than at the
END of the last.
He said the department was bas-
ing its plans on 1941 traffic figures
a peak period, to allow for future
expansion. Contemplated projects.
already in the working plans stage
include South Capitol street
bridge, elevated K street highway
at the west end of the city and the
Dupont Circle underpass.
Studies also are being made to
devise plans to alleviate traffic con-
eestion at several points. NOTABLY
the intersection of Florida avenue
New York avenue and lexington
place NV.
Evening star., 1943-11-09
Sergt. 6. P. Waite Dies;
Policeman Here 50 Years

Seret. George P Waite. so, died last
night, day after marking his 30th
year on the Metropolitan Police
Force. All precinct stations were or
dered today to fly their flags at half
staff in mourning for the veteran
policeman.
Sergt. Waite died in Alexandria
Hospital, where he was taken Friday
after having collapsed in the home
OF relatives south of Alexandria.
Sergt. Waite was serving with the
traffic division at the time of his
death. He received his present rank
In l94l while attached to the ninth
precinct. He later was transferred
to the eleventh precinct before be-
ing assigned to the traffic division.
He had been commended many
times and once was aide to Inspector
William Holmes, at the time in
charge of the traffic organization.
Sergt. Waite is survived by his
wife, Mrs Emma Waite. former en-
ploye in the Police Department rec
ords Office Their home is at 2345
Thirty first street Sc
Evening star., 1943-11-09
.'Mr. X Donor Of 500 Bills
To Soldiers, Is Toronto Builder

ridden soldier, and asked, How are
you feeling kid?" The soldier looked
at the sl00 bill apd replied: Il think
I am dying
Well" Mr.. Mclean said, "in that
case you need flowers"
And he tossed the second S1OO on
the bed.
On the way out he. met a young
soldier with his arms I'm splints. He
tossed him the rest of the roll and
to this Cay he probably doesn t know
how much money there was in 1t.
Borrowed From Cabbie.
Last Saturday he rolled into
Halifax and started making the
rounds in taxicab. He ran out
Of money and the cabbie loaned him
a couple of flves. Mr.. Mclean wrote
him check for $4,000 for the drivers
baby son. A hotel switchboard girl
got 81 900 for herself and eight bell
hops. He wrote a check for $500 for
another hotel employe. He offered
$40 to a merchant seaman. who re-
fused. yelling to Mclean to give II
to some one who needs it more than
me"
That's not all of the record-not
by several thousand dollars-ovt it
is a representative part of the kind
of fun Harry Mclean likes The most
Expansive reason he has ever given
to any one he gave to the Halifax
cab driver, and 1t was this: II Just
want to help out some of the people
who are working hard for living.
Evening star., 1943-11-09
American u. Park Citizens
Told Of New Bus Service

Miss Ethel Belts was elected as
sistant secretary of the American
University Park Citizens Associa-
ton last night in the third fall
meeting held at the home of Will
liam Belts, 49ll Forty-sixth street
NV.
The citizens were informed of the
Wisconsin and Fessenden express
bus directly to Ward Circle during
the rush hours.
Mrs. Gertrude Moore of the
United States Employment Service
told of the free training offered to
men and women in aircraft, cleo
tricity, radio, drafting, and other
industrial arts. Applications for the
War Production Training Schools
can be made at Ninth and H streets
SW. for the white. and 1927 street
NV for the colored.
Arthur Ross, president, reported
that all the chairmen of the stand
ing committees had not been Sc
lected, but he expected to have a
complete list for the next meeting