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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-14
BOOK
NOTES
By GERTRUDE SCOTT MARTIN

Deep River" by Henrietta
Buckmaster, is the second novel in
recent months, the frst was Free
dom Road" which brings the light
OF truth 10 the troubled years OF
slavery. In this case the period
with which the author In con-
cerned Is that just prior to the
Civil War when slavery and anti
slavery forces were gathering
strength in increasing bitterness
for the coming struggle. Miss
Buckmaster, like Howard Fast,
has chosen Georgia as the scene Of
her novel. She brings to her book
a wide knowledge OF the period Of
which she writes, Of the activities
Of the Underground Railroad Of
which she wrote in her earlier
book, Let My People Go"
Deep River" is the story OF ST.
mon Bliss who grew up in the
mountains of north Georgia. loving
freedom for all men and married
Savanna, the daughter OF Tom
Dorr, STAKEHOLDER. Beyond this. II
is the story Of the growing tension
between Shareholders and the poor
whites like Simon who wanted a
chance for all men to work and
live. Simon is elected 10 the
Georgia Legislature by his noun
tain people and there wins the en-
nifty of tAS planter representatives.
SLAVE UcRISINGS. UNION
ACrVxyVTV UEDT EEEV INC uvC
Rumors OF slave uprisings, the
escape Of many slaves. the activ-
ity Of the Union men all served to
keep feeling at its highest pitch
among the men who would defend
slavery at any cost Simon found
himself plunged into the midst Of
the controversy but refused to be
swayed by the threats Of the plant
ers. He came TO know and admire
Jake Thompson. free Negro. who
served as a station on the Under
ground Railroad and was able to
help Jake to pass few slaves
along the perilous way
The book rises 10 a climax with
the fight against secession by ST.
mon and his colleagues in the Leg
islature who believed in maintain
ing the Union The leaders OF the
opposition threatened then beat
Simon in an attempt TO keep him
quiet on the question, but he con-
tinued the fight until secessio
was voted in despite his efforts.
Then he and Savanna leave a city
lighted with bonhres and echoing
to the mad shouts of the secession
lists TO return TO their mountains
TO continue the fight for freedom.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-14
REGISTER NOW,

Starting Oct 10 there'll be an
exhibition at the Art Institute OF
paintings OF outstanding colored
folks done by Mrs. Betsy Graves
Reyneau. Stop by and look at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

Army, Novy Mot Men Winners

Bethlehem, Pa, March li.--(UP) Two preliminary wins by George Fee. l45 pound grappler, today sent Army into the semi-final round of the 10th annual Eastern Intercollegi- ate Wrestling Tournament at Le- high University with a one-point edge over heavily-favored Navy and newcomer Dartmouth.
 Fees triumphs over Knowlton Rice, of Cornell University, and Swede Lindholm, of Leigh. helped Army tally four points to take the quarter-final lead.
 Navy, the defending titlist, loomed formidable as ever by placing six men in the semi finals. Among them were Malcolm Mcdonald, Joe seph Hensen, and Clarence Creel, 1943 tournament champions in the 121, IA and 16 pound divisions, re- Spectively.
 Tied with Navy for current run ner-up honors was Dartmouth. The New Englanders chalked up three points, largely through the efforts of Ralph Tyler, a 1-pounder, who scored decisions over Bob McCon- nell, of Penn, and High Douglas, of Princeton.
 Other scoring in the tournament was Lehigh and Penn State, two points each, and Columbia, Prince ton and Pennsylvania, one point each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
SAVOLD 'CLICKS' AT L0N N 6 LAST IN GARDEN FIGHT
By JACK CUDDY | Press Staff COrrespOndent)

(OnlStu ETeSS OSbu NVhEOSpVNuVhO
 New York, March il-(UP)-In the sunset of his career, veteran Lee Savold at last has crashed into the heavyweight throneroom - estab- lished himself as the No. civilian white hope" by upsetting young Joe Baksi, widely acclaimed clouter from the coal fields of Kulpmont, Pa.
 The Paterson, N. J., battler regis tered an upset split l0-rollnd deci- sion over sandy-haired Baksi, the belting bridegroom, last night be- fore 15,947 fans at Madison Square Garden. The gross gate was $62,l70
 Savold, who has gone into the ring a l2-5 underdog, after losing four consecutive previous Garden bouts, blasted his Garden jinx" by combining a left-jabbing and left hooking attack to win by 0 slight margin.
 Savold and his educated, sharp punching left hand took such a commanding lead by clicking of the first three rounds that Baksis later rallies were unable to overcome 1t Even so, the three ring officials dis agreed on the verdict. Judge Jim Hagen voted for Baksi, 6 rounds to four. But the other two officials balloted for Savold. Judge Joe Ag- hello awarded the fight to Savold 6 rounds to 4; and Referee Frankie Ftlllam did likewise, 5, 4 and 1 even. The United Press favored Savold 5 4 and l.
 Found Himself
 Savold, who had fought Ike a champion in the hinterlands, but who had no luck at Madison Square Garden--lostng to Billy Conn Jimmy Bivins and Tami Mauriello twice-hit harder and displayed more stamina than ever before. He attributed these improvements to his heavier poundage of 198. Never before had he climbed through the Garden ropes at more than 193. Even at l98, he wes spotting Baksi l21a pounds. Baksi came in at 210 1-2. And he was spotting Baksi youth, 28 years to p.
 Because 1t was such close fight, Promoter Mike Jacobs said, "1'll re- match them in May"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
C. A. |. Sets
 Opening Moy '

Six, seven or eight baseball clubs will be represented in the l944 City Amateur league, which opens the season at Hamilton park, Sunday, May 2; and William J. Derwin will again preside as boss man of the local circuit, according to results of a meeting of managers held last night. Brooklyn A. c. and Tribune A. c. not in the league last season, but represented every season prior thereto, are expected back in the fold, as Phil Sacco and Patrick Shea talked for them at last nights gathering.
 Scovill SERA asked for @ one-year franchise which 1t had last year, but preference will be given the North End Thomas club, If 1t wants to be in the league again; as the Tommies were original members and league champions at least three times.
 Cliff McHale replaces Francis McInerney as league secretary; with other officers as of l943 reelected, including Robert Kiersted, first V. D.; Patrick Doran, second v. p. and John Rock, treasurer.
 The meeting was presided over by MT. Dcrwin. Others present includued Vice-PreSident Kiersted, who also represented the Over. looks franchise ''Packy" Shea, Tribune A. C.; Phil Sacco, Brook lyn A. O.; Pat Quilter, Washing ton Hills; Tony Romaniello, Avig- lianese A. C.; John Howard, Sa- cred Hearts; and Vice-President Doran. Bob Kiersted reported that the Overlooks would not be entered this season because every member of the former squad was in the armed services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
bARTOLO BEATS .TERRANOVA FOR .NBA 126 GROWN
By JACK FROST

(Un1eed Press StAn COrreSpOndenC
 Boston, March l1.-(UP)-The NBA-style worlds feather-weight crown graced the brow of Sal Bar. tolo today and Boston had its frs. worlds boxing champion since Jack Sharkey brought the heavyweight title back home from New York in 1892.
 In perhfVs his best performance in 200-odd fights during his seven years in the ring, slick Sal jabbed and slashed his way to victory in a 15-round title match at Boston Garden last night with plucky but awkward Phil Terranova of New York.
 Giving lie to those who said he would have trouble making the weight and would tire after five rounds, Bartolo took the lead at the opening bell and was fresh and fast at the finish.
 He stabbed and stabbed again with shoulder high left that con- tinually upset the stocky Terranova and almost closed the champions right eye.
 Terranova never took 8 backward step during the bout. From a Semi-crouch he bore in, banging away at Bartolo's mid-section and buglling and putting at his faster opponent. One of these butts opened Bartolo'S left eye in the fifth but it bled only briefly. In the 18th a bit of blood appeared from a scratch over Bartolo's right eye that apparently came from a heeling punch.
 One Good Punch
 But for all his courage and ag- gressiveness, Terranova failed to score impressively except in the fourth when winging right hook staggered Bartolo near the ropes. Terranova was dangerous through out the battle but each time he began durrying onslaught, Bar tolo would fight him of and score again and again with his left Ex- cept for an occasional exchange in close, Bartolo seldom used his right hand in an attack. It was the third time a feather weight title has been at stake here in year and the second time Bar tolo has been a challenger. Last June he took a sorry licking from Willie Pep, holder of the New York version of the crown. Not So Bad AS his share of the spells Terra nova took $12,50O, the largest sum an NBA featherweight title defense has brought. In addition he was assured a return match within 45 days.
 Bartolo weighed 126, Terranova, 125 1-4. Attendance was 12,l30. Gross receipts were $35,154 with net of $30,171.
 In eight rounds Larry Bolvin, 128 1-2, Providence, R. l., decisioned whistling Willie Roach, 129 1-2, Will mington, Del. In six rounds Sammy Garcia, 125, Quincy decisioned Jose fernandez, 130. Boston; Steve Kroris, l31, Boston decisioned Archie Good bee, 130, Hartford, Conn; Eddie De Angelis, 126, Revere deciSioned Joe Hebert, 123, Lowell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Dan HowIey Doed

Weymouth, Mass, March H. CUP)-Funeral services will be held at East Weymouth Monday for Daniel P. (Dan) Howley, 58, former manager of the St. Louis Browns and the Cincinnati Reds and more recently a scout for the Boston Red SoX who died unexpectedly here yesterday of heart disease.
 Howley and his wife were visit ing his parents in his family home- stead where he was stricken. Start ing as a high school catcher How ley began his professional career in 1906 with the Indianapolis, Ind, club in the International association. Later he played with Cleveland and the Philadelphia Phillies before be- coming a manager in Montreal, Que.
 From Canada he came to Boston es a Red Sox coach, handled the same duties with the Detroit Tigers and then moved on to St. Louis and Cincinnati in a managerial capac. ity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Dodds Out For
 New World Mark
BY GLEN PERKINS
United Press Staff Correspondent

lUnteu freSS StaIf COrreSpOnuent)
 New York, March 1i.--(UP)--Gil Dodds. with record Of five straight victories in indoor mile competition this season, tries for world record at Madison Square Garden in the Knights of Columbus games tonight and Director Frank Brennan of the meet flatly predicted he will see it..
 Brennan stressed that Dodds IS in peak condition for race that would eclipse the world record figure of 4:07.4 for indoor competition. He also emphasized that the competi- tors who have forced him to the linn ton previous occasions, Bill Hulse of New York, Don Burnham of Dartmouth and Rudy SimmS of New York University all will be en- tered against him.
 So What?
 Dodds also will compete in the 1000 yard run and is favored to win that too, although the national champion Les Eisenhart and the IC4A champion, Alfred Daley, are arrayed against him.
 Another highlight of the program is the annual Casey 500 yard run In which Johnny Fulton of the San Francisco olympic club leads the field.
 Ensign Ollie Hunter, former Notrc Dame star now at the Columbia Midshipman school and James Raft ferty of New York are top choices for the invitation two mile run Each has one victory in previous meets this year at the distance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Redwood Chotter

The revived Walnuts are still on the Warpath. A week ago they knocked the Naples out of first place and came in Wednesday night with a clean sweep of three games to knock the Cedars out of first place. AftGi: suffering through the early part of the season with only three or four members on their team the Walnuts are really enjoy ing themselves now. Tony Ciarlone and Martha Spadola did the heavy work this week and the Walnuts had no trouble at all. Betty Monico was the only member of the Cedars thta was able to hit 100.
 The Naples climbed back into 11rst place by taking two out of three from the Birches. The Birches did all of their good bowling in the last game, Johnny Cianciulli got himself high three of the season with a flne 361 set. The Naples got
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Torrington, New
 Britain 'ToSsup'

New Haven, March Il - At least one-third of the male and female population of Torrington and New Britain, to say nothing of parts Of East Hartford and Branford Is ex- pected to jam 5000 seats and aisles of the New Haven Arena, here to- night when the four high school teams shoot it out for the class A and B state basketball champion ships.
 Torrington, beaten only by New Britain since the start of the season and that by single point in an overtime game, meets the Hardware City kids again tonight, for the state title, this time; with both teams eligible for the New England tournament next week at Provi- dence, win or lose this evening.
 East Hartford and Branford won the finalist places in the "B" tour nament with Branford rated a slight choice to cop the crown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Dueeon Girls Win

Duggan was a one-point, B to 32 winner over Hopeville in a recently played girls basketball game, de- spite a Hopeville 2l, Duggan 10 score at half time, according to . report to The Democrat yesterday. R. Bartholomew and M. Marcu- cio scored 28 of the winners total with l6 and 12 points each; as K. sugrue and H. Buckley got 10 for HopeYille.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

some nice bowling from Mary Flu cito and Georgie Manganaro just when it was needed. In the second game both girls came through with spares and Lulu Miele with a strike in their last boxes to pull the sec- ond game out of the last column by six pins.
 For the third straight round the Naples meet the Cedars with first place at stake. Next week the Cedars will try to get back into first place by taking three from the Naples. The Birches will try to stop the Walnuts winning streak which has now given them seven out of their last nine games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Crosby. Swimmers YoIe Today

With the largest numerical Squoe of any in the annual Connecticut Inter scholastic swimming cham pionShips. scheduled for this after. noon and evening Yale's Payne whitney pool at New Haven: Crosby High had 10 boys ready to splash their best in m effort to bring back an individual title or two and pos- sibly the 200 yard relay crown Hartford High was the team to beat individually and collectively, as Larry Amanns lads Swamped Cros- by badly in a recent meet, winning every one of eight events, but the Crosby kids were primed for their greatest effort today after a week of water drills directed by their coach J. O. P. ManherS, who ex- pected good results in at least one or two events from his local charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Beau Jack, Zurita In Non-TitIe Go

New York. March ii (U.PO = In what apparently is the first phase of plan to clarify the newly nuddled lightweight title situation, Juan Zurita of Mexico City and Beau Jack, Augusta, Ga. Negro, were signed today by Promoter Mike Jacobs for a l0-round over the weight non-title bout at Madison Square Garden, March 3l.
 Jacobs. baffled by the smashing upset victory of Zurita over Sammy Angott at Hollywood in which he captured the National Boxing As- sociation title, said the Zurita- Beau Jack bout would replace the Bop Montgomery -Angott title bout or- iginally scheduled for that date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Shurfines Toke
 Torrinqton Title

Torrington's Shurfines won the New City Industrial basketball championship last night with 8 32 to 25 victory over the American Brass team. The teams were only point apart at half time, 19 to 18, Shufine leading and 1t was 24- 9 going into the last quarter. Frank Beauty was held to two hoops for the winners, but Meyer and Carmigani scored r points between them. Pollick, Barlok and Considne were tops for the Brassmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Burqo BoIks But Sions

Philadelphia, March 11.--(UP)- Bill Burgo's stretch as holdout with the Philadelphia Athletics last ed A hours.
 When Manager Connie Mack ar- nounced that he didn't care If the young outfielder never showed up" after turning down a $3,000 contract Burgo dispatched the following note to the As:
 "Dear MT. Mack: Pleaes send back my contract and I'll sign. I'm sorry"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Boys Club Varsity Cops 55-51 Game

With l06 points scored during the game, Boys Club Varsity scored Q close and impressive victory over the Bristol Longo Sports Five last night, 55 to 51. Last minute hoops by Stan Grey and Jackie ScholesSer brought to win to the Clubbers, whose Scholosser scored 20 points, and Freddie Coelho, IA. Score: PICK UP
 Tn the prelim, EnkcorS defeated Kellys 43 to 10, Andolina and Gen. eraN scoring % points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
DUSTY LEAGUE TRIPLE HEADER; s. TVS. BRISTOL

Second division Dusty leaguo competition will finish tomorro afternoon at the Central ", bus the first flight race will continu" for three more weeks before the IRA champions will be decided for cl. try in the State Industrial tournty here.
 Sundays triple header show Seth Thomas Clock opposing Ton Magner's Bristol Co. quintet in . l:30 outing, while Chase tackle U. s. Rubber at 2:45 and American T Brass meets Scovill In a o'cloc clash.
 Both Rubber ard Brass, sharing the lead with 5-l record for tke second round, have important game tomorrow, Chase, although beaten in all six second round contests. has improved its play in recent games and gave Ingersoll a real battle last week before lowing, 3l- 90, in a thriller.
 Brass has real scrap ahead in facing Scovill and Coach Jco Boley's boys will have to step all the way to down the SERA Ave. A setback for either Brass or Rubber would handicap both teams in the playdown scramble now in progress.
 On Wednesday night, two first division games will be aired for Dusty fans with 1ngersoll and Wa terbury Tool listed for 8, while Brass takes on Chase in the 9:l5 offering.
 IRA officials have booked the Central 'Y' for the Girls Dusty league tits for Tuesday night, moving the cage lassieS from Brook lyn " after seven weeks. Scovill and Chase, tied for top spot, square of in the 9 o'clock feature while Waterbury Tool and Ingersoll open the program at 8.
 The complete standings follow:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
THRIVED ON BOTTLE

Royal Prince, promising Kentucky Derby prospect, was raised on a bottle after birth, but now stands 16.2 hands and weighs more than l 900 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
First DlVislOn

LOSES Se POUNDS Al Davis, New York boxer, has shaved oR Q total of 30 pounds SancS he received 0 medical dischArgo from the Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
Merritt Decision Death Blow To Jockey Club
By DAN PARKER

TILE FAIoY THAT the Jockey Club law unto itself received mortal Friday Appellate Division unanimously nued the joint action that New York State Racing mission in denying jockeys license Bobby Merritt last
 This important decision will end to the arbitrary methods by administered special justice to those whom assumed jurisdiction.
 Ordered conduct hearing Jockey Merritts application
 with body which hasn't considered actions the still Republic the administering justice still if racing Is supposed to be the Sport of Kings.
 Without going into the question of Merits guilt which wasn't the point at issue the Appellate Divisions decision constitutes industry HenCefOrh win have conduct its hearings matters involving the integrity of the accused his established Proceedings like Finish Camera.
 Merritt his livelihood the application with rejected n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-11

End wit Mcdonald
Evening star., 1944-10-22
Presidential Election
In Kentucky Figures
To Be a Horse Race
Both Sides Claim Edge;
COP Hopes Boosted by
Willis Victory in '43
BY GOULD LINCOLN,
Star Staff Correspoudent.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 81. Ken
lucky is a horse race" in the
coming presidential election. The
Democrats feel they will win
some of them are willing to
wager money they'll win by a
considerable margin. But they
are not certain.
The Republicans hope they'll
win. They, too, are not certain,
and not so many of them are
willing to bet their money on the
outcome.
The Republicans got a lift in
Kentucky last year when they
elected Simeon S. Willis as COVER
nor. They were as surprised as the
Democrats. They got a further lift
when they carried the Fourth Con-
gressional District a little later
The margin of victory in each case
was not large-8,300 in the case of
the Governor and about 5000 in the
case of Representative Carrier, who
won the House seat.
There's an argument over how
much national significance these
elections held, and whether they
mean that Mr.. Roosevelt and the
New Deal had lost great popularity
In the State. The Democrats insist
that the people of Kentucky were
fed up with the Democratic ma
Evening star., 1944-10-22
80 PET. Of War Fund
Remains 10 Be Raised !;
Some Units Over Top
Gen. Fleming. Boek
From Russia, Issues
PIeo to U. S. Employees

A few business and govern
mental groups already have over
subscribed their quotas, but SO
per cent of the S4,850,000 Com
munity War Fund goal is still to
be raised as the drive swings into
| it's second week. 1t is scheduled
to end November 8.
Government groups who have col
lected more money than was asked
are American Battle Monuments
Commission, 40 per cent oversub-
scribed; Federal Reserve System,
per cent: Park and Planning Com
mission, 20 per cent; Commission OF
Fine Arts, 81 per cent; Library OF
Congress, 10 per cent, and the Ma
tional Capital Housing Authority
20 per cent.
! Business groups are: Liquor in
dustry, 100 per cent oversubscribed
and employees Of the Julius Gar
finckel Co., over quota with only
half Of the group solicited.
Fleming Issues Special Plea.
Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming, Fed
eral Works administrator who has
just returned from a mission to
Russia, issued a special plea to Gov
ernment groups, of which he is
chairman, to oversubscribe their
quotas.
| The devastation he saw on his
trip through the European and
Mediterranean theaters of war and
in Russia, Gen. Fleming said, i'm
! 1See WAR FUND. page A-I(1