The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-06-21
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The sixth week of I. r. A. Girls
Dusty league play finds Benrus in
sole possession of the first place
spot. In major upset in last week S
play. a U. S. Time team noted for
coming In strong on the home
stretch, knocked down previously
undefeated Scovill team into the sec
ond place spot. The defending
champions were decidedly off form
and outslugged in their free scoring
81 to II loss to Time. Even Mary
Coffin, star Scoviil pitcher for the
past three seasons, was far below her
usual form. A record for one game
was set with six home runs chalked
up between the two teams. Frances
Almond of Scovill's connected for
two home runs with the bases loaded
each time. Flo Hedegus of Scov-
Ill and Eleanor Goodson of U. s.
Time made one circuit clout apiece
also with the bases loaded each
time. Lou Kowalski Of U. 8. Time
turned in the outstanding perform
ance Of any player seen to date
At her third base position, she time
and again made sensational stops
also with the bases loaded each
and difficult throws to first or Sec
ond base for an out. She also ac-
counted for some timely hitting.
Comeback?
The hold Benrus has on first place
may be short-lived as they are
scheduled to meet Scovill's tomor-
row night at Fulton park. Now that
the pressure Is off, Scovill is bound
to come back strong, Ont of t''"ce
meetings in last years Dusty race
Scovill twice won over Benrus III
close games which decided the
championship. Again this year the
two teams are evenly matched both
at bat and afield. Scovill's has an
advantage on the mound however.
Star pitcher Mary Coffin has lost
only three games in the past three
years and is one Of the heavy hit
tiers on team boasting the high
est batting average in the league.
Chase ONCE meets Waterbury
Tool at Hamilton park, Brass Mill
diamond, in another feature game
on tomorrow nights slate. The game
shapes up as a pitchers battle be-
tween Ruth Herman of Chase Office
and Flo Nicola Of Waterbury Tool.
In her last two games, Herman al
lowed total of only five hits for
both games while receiving excel
lent support from her mates afield.
Last week against U. S. Rubber, Flo
Nicola allowed only two scattered
hits and ended up with an 8 to
shutout.
In the best played game of the
season to date, American Metal Hose
last week eked out a / to 0 victory
over Waterbury Mfg. Co. in an extra
inning game. Hose pitcher Adeline
Goudreault held her opponents to
scattered hits in what was her
third game on the mound since
switching over from behind the
plate.
Although neither U. S. Rubber
or Waterbury Button has posted a
win as yet, one is bound to get into
the win column after tomorrow
nights game which brings the two
luckless teams together at the
Hopeville diamond. Both teams
have lost some close games and are
expected to provide still opposition
for the leaders before the season
concludes.
Oakville Co., freshman entry in
the league this year, continues to
show additional strength each week
and remains hot on the heels of
the leaders. If they can get by Tes-
sic Jacobs veteran combine from
Waterbury Mfg. in tomorrow nights
game at Waterville park. they are
almost certain to figure in the
championship playoffs.
Ed McGrath, league director, an
nounced the complete schedule for
tomorrow night, games starting at
Fulton-Scovill ERA VS.. Benrus
6:15 p. m.
Watch Co.; Kenney.
Notwithstanding Button VS..
u. s. Rubber Co.; Monti.
Hamilton Brass Mill No. 2-Chase
ONCE VS.. waterbury Tool Co.; Lat
anzio.
Waterville No. l--Oakville Divi-
sion VS.. Waterbury Mfg. Co.: Stance
Waterville No. 2-American Metal
Hose VS.. Farrell Foundry; Rainville.
U. S. Time-bye.