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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Baseball League Ready

The I. R. A. Dusty Baseball league will open an abbreviated season Wednesday night at the Hopeville Diamond. Due to the manpower shortage only three fac- tories have been able to field teams this year. The sole game tomorrow night is scheduled to start at 6:l5 p. m. with the Scovill E. R. A. com- bine opposing the Chase aggrega- tion. U. s. Time draws a bye in the league but are scheduled to play against Paddy Cutters Washington Hill Club in an exhibition contest. The game will be played on Thurs day night at Washington Park.
 Coach Roy Murphy of Scovill's has been drilling his charges for the past month and they are now prirn- ed for action. Amongst the veterans who will appear in the Scovill line- up are Roy Bates. left fielder; Red Pronovost, eX-classy Mill Plain A. c. outf1elder; and Felix Longo, who is, veteran City Amateur league per- former and this year is catching for the Washington Hill Club.
 The Chase team has also been go- ing through their paces under the direction of Ned Farley who, in ad- dition to his coaching duties. is ex- pected to take the mound for his club. Listed on their roster are such City Amateur league stalwarts as Bobby GreatoreX, brilliant Wash ington Hill inf1elder. and Bob Mo- Dermott, who is playing with the N. E. Thomas Club this year.
 Tn the five team league which operated last year. the s. E. R. A. combine won the first round of play while the Waterbury Tool Club cap- tured second round honors. The playoffs to determine the champion ship were never held due to a series of postponements making it too late in the season ot play twilight ball
 League officials are arranging to schedule the team drawing bye each week for games to be played against City Amateur League teams or out town industrial teams.
 Ed McGrath, I. R. A. physical committee chairman, will supervise the league
 Joe Mobile will call the balls and strikes for tomorrow nights games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
DiDe Of McCarthwuen An1azes Experts
CROSBY PITCHING
 WILEY BOBBLES
 DECIDE CAME 5-1.

Forced to change his lineup, be- cause of forced absence of two de- pendable regulars, Wilby coach Tom Purcell watched his baseball hope fuls held to six hits by Jackie Neu- mann and eventually defeated to 1 in the all-important Crosby game yesterday at Municipal stadium. A good sized crowd saw the high school rivals Scoreless until the third inning, when an error and wild throw followed Neumann's single for the first score of the game.
 Big Lead
 Crosby had three more runs in the fifth and a 40 lead, before Wilby shortstop started at catcher for Frank Datelle, injured regular, while Frank Silva, Wilbys colored cutfieloer was replaced by Torenzo in right field, the latter getting two of the six hits off Neumann; Frank Ciccio also getting a pair of bingle5 incl:ojng double.
 BraDman and little Dick Timber lake got 4 of the 9 hits allowed Crosby batters by DeSantis; as Thornley and Petteway turned in a nice job at third and shortstop for the winners.
 Crosby's victory brought it the mythical city championship and second place in the final Naugatuch Valley league standing, having T won 3 lost record this season. Sum- mary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Just a Few Lines

Stewart Meyerhans, now U. $. Army Lieutenant with the Engineers in the South Pacific area, writes his parents that the climate of the island where he is stationed is so bad, that it creates sort of GREEN MOULD that breaks down BRASS BUGLE within a few months; dis ! integrateS leather belts and shoes have to be OILED INSIDE AND OUT to last any length of time up to six MONTHS or longer -. Lieut.. Meyerhans and his father. Al, have been Mattatuck Chase course golfers for several years . Main bout in New Bedford, Mass; to- night features New Haven's Snooks Lacey and Jerry Zullo, of Chelsea At Hartford, Waterbury's Joey Nunzio will show his Sunday punch to one Charley Smith of Newark, stablemate of Tippy Larkin. Joe Bennett and Benny Williams are paired in the main go, Nunzio mov- ing up to a semi-final spot, because of his recent knockout of Billy Marcus =. Hartford Times Art Mckinley is one of the strongest boosters in the state for a Willie Pep-Lulu Constantine battle in Wa terbury, with George Mulligan as promoter at the municipal stadium If Manager Louis ViscuSi can be convinced that the bout will do" $4O,0O0 to $5O,00O at $7.50 ringside he will hardly. hesitate turning down the $l0,OO0 or 35 percent offer al- ready made to him by Promoter Mulligan. If Pep and Kogon drew 7,60O paid in parking lot, 15,00o crowd for Pep vs. Constantine seems easy enough in place like the city stadium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
City Parks Loop
 Draws IS Teams

With the high school baseball sea- son finished managers and officials of the City Parks League, meeting last night for the first time, hope to open the season June 18th with l5 teams eager to have a part in the play. A $20 fee will be required from each team by Friday night 8 p. m with chance that the IS teams may be split into two groups, one with a no-limit on players ages; the other with players 18 or younger, due to different feeling of managers.
 Before the season opens. a local veterans group may combine with the Park Department to sponsor the league, of which Bill Derwin will be the director.
 Teams and their representatives present last night. included:
 Overlooks, John Thoms; Avigli- anese A. C., Angelo Basile; Brook lyn Indians, Mario Palladino; Silver Stars, Jack Sullivan; Chase Tool, Hubert Orsatti; East Ends, Hank O'Dea; Blue Jays, Johnny Davis; Middlebury, Jim Terrell; Trojan Lads, Mike Nido, Sentinels, Leon ard Coviello; Caissons, Johnny Fer raro; Pine Hills, John Dwyer; Hill, Jr.. Norman Lezotte; Cadets, John Wolkowski and Cardinals, Angelo DelBuonno.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
"CANTEEN RACE" NEW
 EVENT ON SPORT CARD

At a South Pacific base the Ma rines took from the Japs a canteen race now is a popular event on sports programs.
 The idea of the "canteen race" was born shortly after Marines in- vaded this once-held Jap base. On numerous occasions, Jap batteries opened up during mealtime. With tray and canteen in hand, Marines sprinted for cover, balancing their food and drink expertly as they ran.
 The "canteen race" has replaced the old sack race" Here's how it's done. The contestants, usually four in number, line up with their cups filed to the brim with water. The starters gun starts them over a 5o- yard course dotted with holes, logs and other debris. Unlike other races, speed is not the essence. The win- ner is judged by the amount of wa- ter remaining in the cup when he crosses the finish line. Sgt. Wil- Ham B. Allen, Marine combat corr respondent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Won Final Game

Torrington High, valley league baseball champs, bounced back from it's local 17-1 drubbing to finish the season with ' to 5 victory over New Britain at Fussenich Park yes terday The teams split 26 hits even- y, Bonnetti, Torrington outfislder getting three singles and three bagger; Callahan pair of singlc> and a triple and Toro, single and double. Torrington won IA of IT games, losing but one of ten valley league games, to Ansonia.
 Ansonia and Naugatuck were scheduled to play postponed valley league game at the Copper City this afternoon, which will wind up the season for Boots Jarvis lads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Registered U. S. Patent OfIice)
By JACK CUDDY United Press Staff COrrespondent) )

ny JACk CUDDY
 United Press Staff CorrespondenD
 New York, June 13 - U.P.) - 6rown-skinned Henry Armstrong. the poetical pugilist, dreams of the wonderful world of tomorrow in which he will be guiding his young white miracle fighter-Keith Nut tall - to ring championships and fabulous wealth, assisted by tele- vision.
 Armstrong. former triple cham pion, enthused about young Nuttall at Stillman's gym yesterday, just before he stepped into the ring for 3 workout with Torpedo Reed of Los Angeles, in preparation for Thursday nights dangerous brawl with Al Bunny" Davis at Madison Square Garden.
 The bull-shouldered veteran in white sweat shirt and blue trunks, who insists that he is only 3l years old, said T don't know how long I'll be fighting. I feel swell now; sharp as a razor, after plenty of competition. I should lick Davis all right, if watch his left hook. can't go on fighting forever. But want to fight as long as I can to Itore up a war chest with which to back Young Nuttall, the most amaz- mg youngSter ever saw.
 Unbelievable
 This Nuttall kid is only l3 - or maybe IA - now. He live in Brig ham, Utah. He weighs only about 90 pounds, He's still an amateur. But what he can do with his fists is ab- solutely unbelievable. I've been around fighters for long. long time. I've looked over hundreds of experienced boxers and hundreds of youngsters; but never have I seen any human being who approached this kid Nuttall in God-given, na- tural ability. He's positively uncan- ny.
 Did Armstrong say that this young Nuttall was a white boy?-A reporter asked.
 Yes, indeed, Hammering Henry emphasized. And for that reason Armstrong is convinced that he will become the first Negro manager aver to guide a white fighter to msAe-'perhaps three titles-feather Reight, light weight and welter- Neight-but not at one time. The New York Boxing Commission has taken steps to prevent any fighter from holding more than one title at a time"
 Armstrong. through his Los An- geles attorneys, has a minor con- tract" on young Nuttall's services until he is 21, and an option on his services thereafter.
 Spurned $10,0OO
 The youngsters father, Morris A. Nuttall a Brigham baker and former professional middlewegiht scrapper-asked Armstrong to be- come manager of his boy, after re- tusing an offer of $10,000 to tie up with another manager. The elder Nuttall figured Henry was the pilot he wanted for his son because of Armstrong's reputation for square dealing and because he had been :riple champion.
 When the father first wrote me, [ didn't say yes or didn't say mo-" explains Henry. T figured maybe the old man was over-sold on his son Like most fathers. Anyway
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Wilson, Hendricken Feature Today

Woodrow Wilson and Hendricken, with two standout pitchers as rivals were scheduled to settle the Ameri- can division baseball championship of the Grammar School League this afternoon at Hamilton Park. Frank Tracy for Hendricken and Joe DiLeo for Wilson, both with plenty of speed. were the opposing pitchers. The latter won the city title last season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
|WeIch Eorns Nod
 Over Bob Wade

West Springfield, Mass, June IS. - CUP) - New England middle weight champion, Coley Welch, l65, of Portland, Me, today held a To- round unanimous decision over Bob Wade, 160, of Newark, N. J., who was outclassed last night in a hard fought bout before 2.l00 fans at the dog track.
 Tn scheduled eight-rounders. Irish Sandy Mack, 152, Springfield knocked out Jerry McGee, New York (D: Joe Malone. 150, Brooklyn. N. r.. decisioned Tiger Nelson. l42, Durham, N. c.
 In a scheduled six-rounder. Henry Sunni. i2l. Chicago. knocked out Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13

looked the kid over when he was giving an exhibition with his father for soldiers at Wendover, Utah Well-I got bug-eyed watching that kid, who is dream fighter. To test his mind, in between rounds, I told him how to right-cross his fathers left jab. He went out and nailed his old man on the chin, dropping him with a right cross. He weighed 89 pounds; his father 166. fell head over heels in love with that kid right there. Come victory and tele- vision, this kid will be my golden boy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
DODGER SHUTTLE HAS FANS DIZZY;
 YANKEES SIXTH
By GLEN PERKINS

United Press Stan COrrespondent)
 New York, June 13.-Major league managers are doing strange things this season to combat manpower troubles, but leave it to Leo Du- rocher of the Brooklyn Dodgers to top them all with series of shuf- filings that keeps scorekeepers and fans dizzy.
 A careful check through the box scores shows that Durocher has used eight outfielders, seven players at short, five at second, five at third, two at first, four at catchers and IA as pitchers.
 Only Fred (Dixie) Walker, the leagues leading hitter and Stan Bordagaray have remained in the lineup without surcease and they both have played in several posi- tions, Walker have been in all three outfield spots. Big Parade
 The Dodgers haven't as many players as it would appear, but Du- rocher has shuffled them from one spot to another and Proxy Branch Hickey has kept a steady parade of players coming and going.
 Dodger fans, well adjusted to od- dities, have taken in stride such doings as Catchers Mickey Owen and Bobby Bragan cavorting in the in- field, of Augie Galan playing all three outf1eld positions in one game, and of 18-year- old pitcher Cal Cool idge McLish going into his first major league game with the bases filled and none out.
 However, the Dodgers have been more active on the trading front than any other club and both Hickey and Durocher feel they will have pat combination when the major league player limit goes into effect June 15.
 1000 For Ott
 Whatever the combination, 1t probably won't be the one that took a IS to trouncing from the Giants yesterday. Using five pitchers, two of them for the first time, Durocher had no luck stopping the Giant at- tack which included two home runs apiece by Manager Mel Ott and Phil Weintraub. Ott's brought his total to 16 for the season and gave him his 2,0O0th major league base hit, while Weintraubs put himself atop the league in runs batted in with A Rookie Bill Voiselle won his second game in as many days and his third in the last four Giant victories, bringing his record to eight wins for the season.
 The cannonading brought the Giant home run total to 45 for the season nearly double that of any other club. Fifteen homers were hit in the last two days into the shor! outfeld boundaries of the peculiarly shaped Polo Grounds.
 The New York Yankees blew aa- other extra inning contest, to 3, to Washington in the 11th, dropping to sixth place with their 18th loss in IA games. Both teams scored tWice in the 10th with George Case scoring the winning run later on Jake Powell's single. Johnny Mig geling was the winner with Alley Donald, who relieved in the 10th, suffering the defeat.
 Cleveland moved from sixth tc fifthS with a to victory over De- troit, winning on a five run rally which drove pitcher Johnny Corsica out in the fourth.
 There were no other games sched- uled in the National with St. Louis at Chicago being rained out in the American in the third inning with the score tied at to 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Valley Standing
Sonners SoHies Top Tool 2-1

Supposed 1nVlnc1blllty, Dullt around pitcher Hardy Brownell of the Waterbury Tool array, which has lost very few softball encoun- ters within the past two or three seasons; was knocked into the pro- verbal cooked hat by Somers Brass last night. Playing near-perfect softball, the Somers crew coached by Dr. Joe May. a good hand with a softball "shilalah" himself. came through in the tenth inning, as Brownell and 'Whitey" Miscavage staged a great mound duel, the lat ter actually outpitching the Tool standout, each giving up seven hits.
 However, it was Eddie Lasky's home run in the final seventh that tied the score at Il, causing an ex- tra inning featured a bunt and stolen base by Morzinski and the winning single by Johnny Dunais. Miscavage struck out T, Brownell 6.
 Bristol Company softballers press ed Metal Hose all the way before AMI won a 5-4 decision in the last inning, Lachance, winning pitcher, allowing but six hits.
 Four successive victories were marked up by Waterbury Companies the teams going into the fifth n- ming with five runs each. Berardi and Shiel got six hits for the win nerS, Balanda's triple scoring the winning runs. Scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Chase Girls Win

Chase Office Girls were 3-1 soft ball winners over Meriden Insilcos last night at Bunker Hill stadium, as Ruth Herman, Chase pitcher, gave the Silver City lassies but six hits. Eleanor Kirschberger's homer in the sixth with a runner on base was all that was needed to settle the game. in which the winners got II hits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Hartford Wins 8-7

Hartford, Conn, June 13.-UP) - Bob Brady's triple in the ninth, sending home Johnny Coakley, pro- vided the winning run as Hartford messed out Scranton 8-7 in theiI Eastern League game late yesterday The victory also kept Hartford on top of the league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13

Runs-Neuman, Reardon, Ander- son, Cousey, Brauman, Squires. Err rors-Quattro, D'Agostino, Squires 3, Barone, Horenzo. Runsbatted in = Brauman, Timberlake, TorenZo. Two base hits - Brauman. Ciccio. Three base hit-Barone. Sacrifices DeSantis. Neuman. Double plays Cousey to Barone. D'Agostino to Pandolfo to Lombard. Left on bases -Wilby ]. Crosby 10. Bases on balls
 of De3antis ,. Struck out-by Neuman :, DeSantis 2. Umpire-Slat- terY. Time-1:50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Lorrivees Win

Blanked until the seventh inning, the Farringtons of SS. Peter and Paul Softball league, were able to score but four runs against Lar rivees, II to 4 winners last night, with 15 hit attack. Ned Blewitt gave the futile Farringtons but six hits as Jack Grady, Ray Dunn. ST. and Bob Blewitt hit we'll.
 Cavanaugh vs. Fitzmaurice to- night, with Dan Farrell as umpire, positively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13

Games Today Scranton at Hartford (S:15) Elmira at Binghamton WilliamSport at Utica Wilkes Barre at Albany
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
NATTONAL LrACUE

Brooklyn (Head 1-0) at New York (Fischer 1-3)-2:30 p. m., F.. W. T.
 Boston (Tobin 6-5 and Hutchinson 4-2) at Philadelphia (Gerheauser 2- -1:30 D. m, F. W. T.
 Pittsburgh( Sewell S-2) at Gin cinnati (Heusser 3-3)-S p. m., D. W. T.
 Chicago (wyse 5-6) at st. Louis Uainer e-2)--s:l5 p. m, c. w, T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
KPafRrsInV,s

Yesterdays Results Chicago-St. Louis (rain) Cleveland 6, Detroit 5 Washington 4, New York 3 (Only games scheduled)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13

Chicago at St. Louis
 Brooklyn at New York (nighD Boston at Philadelphia (nighD Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (nighO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Games Tomorrow

St. Louis at Chicago (night) Detroit at Cleveland
 New York at Washington (night) Philadelphia at Boston CD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Gnmch TOdnN
Games Tomorrow

Brooklyn at New York Pittsburgh at St. Louis tnighO Boston at Philadelphia 60
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Probable Pitchers
(By United Press) )
AMERICAN LEAGUE

New York (Zuber 1-3 at Wash ington OLeonard 4-2) - S:sO p. m.. E. W. T.
 Phiiad elphia (Black s-5) at Bos- ton Bowman 3-3)-5:S0 p. m, E. W. T.
 Detroit (Gentry 2-5) at Cleveland (Smith 2-3)-3:S0 p. m., p. W. T. cago Lopat 2-3)-3 p. m, c. W. T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results New York 15, Brooklyn g (Only games scheduled)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
EASTERN LEAGUE
Yesterdny's Results

Hartford s, Scranton [ Elmira ,, Binghamton 0 Albany 1. Wilkes Barre O Williamsport 4, Utica 3 (lO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Games Today

St. Louis at Chicago New York at Washington (night) Philadelphia at Boston (twilight) Detroit at Cleveland
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13

YESTERDAYS STAR-Knuckle baller Johnny Niggeling who held the sliding Yankees to six hits to gain his fifth decision against one defeat for Washington, wining 4 to 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13

Rodrigues, 127 Ia, Puerto Rico CD {: while in four-founder, Ed Dumas. 152, Hartford, Conn.,, decisi0ned Al Le Mire. l55. Bristol, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Close Games In PorochioI Loop

Postponed games in the ParochlaI League must be played off before the championship of the league can be determined, though most of the teams have finished their regular season with yesterdays competition. All three games played were close, St. Mary's defeating St. Joseph's 8 to 2; SS. Peter and Paul winning a 3-1 game from Sacred Heart in the east end special of the day. and St. Francis Xavier finishing to 4 winner over St. Ann at Washington Park.
 St. Margaret's vs. St. Thomas will be played later.
 Scores:
 ss Peter-Paul. 200 100 x-3 ? l Sacred Heart .. O01 900 C. l l
 Donahue and CaVanaugh; Barstis and Kennedy. Umpire-Monti. St. Mary's ....... 330 11-S 3 3 St. Joseph ....... 900 or 3 Q
 Byrnes and Tansley; Januska and Miklenevich. Umpire-Napoh. St. Francis ..... 3O2 O0O- 5 5 2 St. Ann ........ 400 000- 4
 Gladding and Shea; Fontaine and Mishant. Umpire-Langlois.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-13
Major League Leaders
(By United Press)

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-15
Bruised Law
Prisoner Clubs Officer,
Injuries z Others

a 22-year-old prisoner went
berserk in Garfield police station
early today, dubbed one police
men with his own club. bit an
others Ear and bruised a lieu
tenants knuckles with his head.
The prisoner, Joseph Sykes. %.
of 1922 Adelaide. was arrested at
Adelaide and Hastings when two
policemen saw him strike Mildred
Law. %, of pa Alfred Four
policemen we're needed 10 get
Sykes TO the station.
In the station he grabbed Pa
trolman Fred Buchheister's club
and Slugged him with II, then bit
Patrolman Bruce Finney in the
ensuing Scuffle. 1t. Alfred Beck
osky subdued the prisoner but
not before injuring his hand.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-15
Council 10 Be Host
10 Department Heads

On request Of Councilman
DoraiS city department heads
VIII take turns making weekly re-
ports 10 the common council on
me operation plans and progress
Of their departments.
City Clerk Leadbotter W a &
asked 10 compile a list Of all de-
partmcnt heads and invite one
each Friday at- H a. m to the
council chambers
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-15
j. ). Prosecution
Waits Navy Call

William J Fitzpatrick, special
assistant L. s attorney in charge
or OPA criminal prosecution, has
passed his pre-induction physical
examination and is waiting 10 be
called blythe navy, ne disclosed
TO-DAY.
Fitzpatrick, former Notre Dame
football player, is 80 years old.
lives at 1885 Walton. is married
and has onc child He was APP
pointed 70 his present Job Feb. "a.
TO take over the duties of Joseph
p Murphy. who entered The navy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-15
BY JERRY PETIT
Contest Editor

An attractive. 17-yeaf-eid. blond
Young LADY IS Detroit.s first John
Paul Jones Oratoricaf Contest
winner.
She is Mary Anne Becker. A
junior At Eastern High School.
who won that Institutions com
petition held in the school audi
forum. WithAthe- honor goes a
SIS war bond awarded by The
Detroit Times.
Mary Anne daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs r Becker $3.50 s.
Cyril viii represent her school IN
the district competitions 10 be
held March -. and, If she wins.
will have the opportunity 10 con-
tinue on through city zone and
national contests 10 a possible
$1,000 war bond prize.