The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Con They Do It???
BY YIN MALONEY (StaR Writer)


 ity student and the greatest Amer ican mile runner of the present day, break the special track record oi 4:04.4 which was established by Glenn Cunningham at Dartmouth In 1886?
 This Is decidedly a question that can be debated by the average sports man with as much support on the negative as on the affirmative side of this argument. But in my opinion Dodds is decidedly a great runner who has not reached his peak of per- lection as yet and can be definitely classed as the Al man to break rec ord, if anybody does. One vital neces- ity, of course, or obstacle which he must overcome will be to proportion his speed to the quarter mile, in other words not run himself out ln the first three-quarters then lose pace in the final laps Oh, but alas! Who can tell? These things are said and done every day.
 Can the Yankees, the champions for 10 years (not in Succession) overcome the manpower shortage and again turn out one of the top teams in baseball this year?
 As my old friend King Lear CD would say, "Anybody's guess is a good one" Well then it is thought that the Tanks have suffered severe reverses since routing the Cardinals in the last World Series; but then again they have the guiding genius of Joe Mccarthy behind them, giv- ing them place in the top brackets. I will give the Tanks preference in the American League from what have seen and observed thus far this season. Mind you. from what I have seen thus far! Dant get me wrong, will you?
 Have the Cardinals a chance to top the National League this year and take the World Series? They decidedly have because with Billy Southworth, who has proved himself capable in the past as their man. ager should find no outstanding trouble this season, outside of the manpower shortage. Mind you. out side of the Manpower Situation! Of course the Cards have Mort Cooper, fast becoming a veteran Big League hurler. and up to date perhaps the best in the National League for the coming season.
 Can the High school see their way clear to let High school baseball be played at the Hamilton Park Diamond instead of at the Munict- pal Stadium?
 Your reporter looking at the idea from an impartial view point thinks that this change of locale for the High school baseball tussles is a very wise move, but whether the athletic associations will consider the idea or not, have not been informed of at the present time. This plan would net bigger gate than could be hoped for out at the Stadium and 1t would at the same time set up a trio of teams which would increase the percapita of com petition. By that I mean the fans would be greater and the fight within them would be far greater. It seems like 8 wise move, doesn't it? I think it does! Don't you? If not, why not get behind it. Organized opinion is the easiest way to gain an end!
 Can the City Amateur League sur vive the season which they will open early in May?
 The manpower situation has hit the City Amateur League like every form of business or recreation and it is going to continue to inflict heavy blows even more so. These teams, composed of mostly married men, cannot any longer depend on their Occupational deferments, not as the situation gets more strained. If this organization is able to fin- ish out the season 1t will be very lucky, but the way things look now it will be terrific problem. But I am sure under the guiding genius of Bill Derwin. president of the league. 1t will thrive successfully, as we all know the "Sticktoitiveness" qualities possessed by MT. Derwin, sporting gent in every sense of the word.
 Can they do it? I say sports in all forms should survive, it is vital. But, can they do it? Your guess is as good as mine!
 
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