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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Indians Brooklyn Y Junior Chomps

4ne Indians ln a thrilling en- counter with the Cavones took the Brooklyn "" junior title by a score Of 41-34. A crowd packed to the beams witnessed the battle which saw a, see-sawing score up to the middle of the third period.
 The CavoneS started fast with Rudy Lacille finding the mark twice ln the first few minutes of play, and his teammates supported his efforts. Before the Kazlauskas- coached Indians knew what was happening they were trailing 9-2.
 The second quarter saw the Red- skins came back, take the lead once at 13-11, but settled for a 16-15 score at the intermission. A pep talk during the halves didn't seem to have any result in the start of the third period, as the rangy Cavones pulled away with a 22-16 score.
 The strategy of sending in three fresh second Stringers against the fast stepping Cavvies saw the In- dians pull up to a .24-M tie. Then the lead went back and forth, until Junior Passaro netted couple of hoops from the side, and Billy Behr tossed in foul. The new combina- tion stayed in until a few minutes had gone by in the last period.
 Big Help
 With the score 33-31, Mario Quattro and Angel St. John re- turned to the floor, and Quattro's brilliant work under the blackboard soon turned the game definitely in the Indians favor.
 With three minutes left to play, the Indians began to freeze the ball, and kept the Cavones scoreless. The final whistle blew with the score 41-34, and an Indians victory.
 Bernie Lawlor and Butch Milite played heads up defensive ball, as Mike Melchione came through with timely hops. Billy Behr with 13 and Quattro with Il were the big guns for the champs.
 Lacilla and Slats Bruno collected A of the Cavones total, as Round head Del Buono, with a bad cold was kept impotent.
 In the preliminary, with the game over but a foul yet to be tossed, Hennie Mastrianna cooly threw in the winning point. The Clovers won over the Corsairs, 15-l4. The scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
DePauI, St. John S Win In Garden

New York, March 17-CUP)-The DePaul University Blue Demons, living up to their rating as tourna- ment favorites, mayed into the sec- ond round of the National Invita- tion basketball meet today follow ing 68 to 45 victory over Mullen berg, while last years champions, St. Johns of Brooklyn advanced with a A to 40 victory over Bowl ing Green, O., Teachers. A crowd of 18,197 saw the games last night in Madison Square Garden.
 George Mikan, 6-foot, 9-inch cen ter led DePaul to victory, scoring 27 points and robbing Muhlenberg of numerous points.
 St. Johns, lacking the height of the Ohio quintet, offered a tight compact defense that kept Bowling Green floor shots at a minimum. Don Often, foot, 111s inch Bowl ing Green center, was helG to one field goal and was unsuccessful in his attempts to bat out St. Johns shots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
BEAU JACK BIG FAVORITE TO
 DEFEAT DAVIS

New York, March 17 - (U.PO - The indoor boxing season will hit a golden peak tonight with a gate of approximately SIPS, 900 paid by more than 10000 fan who will witness the 10-round bout between Al Bunny" Davis, Brooklyn dyna- miter and Brown-Skinned Beau Jack of Augusta, Ga.
 Promise of a knock-down, drag 'em-out scrap has so captivated fight fans that "black market" ticket scalpers were disposing of $1650 ringside seats for $50.
 Beau Jack, ex-lightweight king and the greatest drawing card among little men" since the hey day of Tony CanZoneri, was favored at 1895. He may go into the ring at 3-1. These long odds prevail be- cause the "smart-money" boys are convinced that hard-hitting Davis can win only by knockout. They are positive that if the fight goes the full distance Jacks speed and elusiveness will earn the decision.
 Unlike Davis, Beau Jack is no one-punch knocker-outer. He relies on the accumulative effect of his blows to bring down his foe. He does have some pet punches. One of these is RHS the right-hand up- percut. He has used this blow to excellent advantage in many of his major bouts and he is sure it will serve him good stead tonight.
 Sets Hot Pace
 But 1t is the very fury of the Beau Jack attack which proves most dis concerting to his opponents. Jack goes all-out in every appearance. He holds nothing back. He never re- laxes in the ring and he never gives his foe a chance to ease up, even for moment. He sets gruelling pace from the opening bell. And it is this characteristic of his fighting style which contributes so greatly to his success in the ring, and which makes him the most popular little" fighter to appear here in years.
 Beau Jack vii lbe giving away several pounds to Davis tonight. The former lightweight champion planned to weigh in at around 137. Davis, under agreement to scale IA or under, is expected to come in at just over 142. He weighed 142 1-2 when he halted Montgomery.
 It is expected that receipts for this evenings show will exceed $100,000, with an attendance of better than 17,000 looking on. A share out of the receipts of the Beau Jack-Davis show will be do- mated to the American Red Cross.
 Matchmaker Nat Rogers has lined up a strong preliminary program to support Jack-DaviS. Four six round events and an opening four are scheduled.
 Paired in the Semi-final six are Roman Alvarez, Brooklyn light weight, and Pete Lello, of Gary, Ind. Alvarez has been displaying superb form in recent starts. Lello, who returned to the ring several months ago after receiving a med ical discharge from the Navy, won over Al Guido at the Garden a few weeks ago.
 KOgan vs Phillips
 The other six-round events bring together Julie Kogon, New Haven, Conn.fi, lightweight and Ellis Phil lips, Philadelphia: Patsy Spararo, Bronx lightweight, and Johnny Dudley, Des Moines, Ia.; Solomon Stewart, Providence. R. T., welter- weight, and Frankie Velez, Puerto Rico. The curtain-raiser of four heats lists Mathew Smith of Har- lem, and Felix Morales, Puerto Rico These two are also welterweights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Indiona Pro Wins North-South'
BY CHARLES COLEMAN Tinted Press Staff COrrespOndent)

United Press Staft COrreSpOnue"'|
 Pinehurst, N. O., March 17 - fUP) - Bob Hamilton of Evans vile, Ind, newcomer on the Win- ter golfing circuit, was the run away winner of the north and south open with a two under par 2S6 for the 72-holes, seven strokes better than his nearest competitor.
 Hamilton, who has been in the money on several occasions this winter, captured the $l,000 first prize War Bond by turning in two sub-par rounds of TO and 7l yes- terday.
 Second place went to Bobby Cruickshank with a total Of 293' Cruickshank, the defending cham pion, blew up on his final round and took a 75. Sergeant Clayton Heaf- ner of Camp Croft, s. C., who led at the hallway mark also had 8 pad final day and finished third, a stroke behind Cruickshank with 294. Leonard Dodson of Kansas City, Mo-, was fourth with a 295 and It. Hor- ton Smith of Goldsboro, N. O., fifth with 298.
 More Scores
 Others who finished in the money were Gene Sarazen, Darien, Conn, 299: Joe Zarhardt, Norris town, Pa, 299; Les Kennedy, Sayles- vile, R. l., 301; Willie Goggin, White Plains, N. Y. 302; Jimmy Johnson Pennington, Mich. BOA: Fred Annon, White Plains. N. Y, 3o5; Purvis Fer rec, Winston-Salem, N. O., 3O6; Amateur Ed Furgal. Birmingham Mich, BOT; Dave Clark, Houston Texas, BIO; Henson Naples, Rocky Mount, N. O., 3l1: and Al Jamison, Asheville, N. C., 311.
 Hamilton's performance estab- lished him as a strong contender in the $7,500 Charlotte. N. O., open which begins today, although he will be up against a stronger field, in cluding Harold (Jug) McSpaden ot Philadelphia, and Byron Nelson of Toledo, Ohio. top money winners of the winter circuit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Lewis, Crawford Drow

Fall River, Mass, March 17 - (UP)-Serving as a substitute, Oscar Lewis, 134, of Newark, N. J., today had fought his second bout in four days to a draw last night with Davy Crawford, 129, of New York in a l0-round match before 1,5O0 fans at the Casino.
 Monday, Lewis had beaten George Salamone in Lynn.
 Tn sixes, Ralph Began, 168, Med- ford decisioned Charley Backofin, l68, Manchester, Conn.,; Mickey Green, 165, U. s. Navy knocked out Joe AlbaneSe, 160, Boston in four; Charley Sardo, 159, Revere knocked out Leo Karp, 167, U. s. Navy in one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Fiqhts Last Night
By UNITED PRESS

Nashua, N. H., March 17-(UP)- Maurice Cloutier, 149, of Manches- ter today held a knockout win over Bobby Carcath. 149. of Rochester who was halted in the sixth round of their scheduled eight-round bout at the Recreation hall last night.
 In sixes, Pvt. Chuck Jackson, l24r Grenier field knocked out Billy Con. stance, 126, Dover in two; Pvt. Al Bilodeau. 147. Nashua, decisioned Young Nadeau, 149, Suncook.
 In fours, Bob Conway, 1Se, Man chester knocked out Ralph Junior l37, Portsmouth in two; Pvt. Sonny Jones, l5S, Grenier field knocked out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
!. R. A. SoftboII
 Meeting Monday

Managers and representatives of industrial softball teams have been notified of the initial meeting, sched- uled by the Industrial Recreation Association (IRA) set for Monday night at 7:30 D. m. in the central YMCA, with President Tim Nolan to be in charge, according to an announcement made this morning by Bob Kiersted, secretary of the association, which has conducted the dusty basketball league all season. Any organization wishing to put team in the league is invited to send a representative to the meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Beau Should Win if
 Nc Keeps On The Move
By DAN PARKER
BENNIE THE BooKIE-wrTH VARIATIONS

BENNIE THE BOOKIE-wITH VARIATIONS
 GAS His Wife Sees Him) Bennie the Rookie sure was a swell guy.
 His players were varied and many.' His phones out in Jersey would ring all day long For he always paid of to the penny" You could bet him hundred or bet him buck It simply was HIS against YOUR luck And if you should tell him the going was tough, He'd slip you fin" or a "sawbuck". He'd never get sore if a guy couldn't pay.
 What sucker he was for shakedown. And the heartbreakng stories they'd pour in his ear Would give J. P. Morgan a breakdown. Why, he could have paid of the National Debt With what he sheled out for protection And speaking of markers and bum cheeks and such Boy Did he have an All colectionl Yeah Benne the Rookie a swell guy But his sojourn in Jersey was brief. Ills heart too big for the game he was in. That's why he wound up on Relief Brooklyn poetic license K-36-49.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Operators And
 Indions In Finale

Naugatuck, March 1.-Two strong hoop squads, the Big Time Operators and the YMCA Indians will shoot it out Saturday night for the "" tournament title, as result of im- pressive victories last night. Indians were 40-24 winners over the Lumber jacks, Jackie Stinson scoring 15 markers while Bob McDermott led the BTO outfit to a 39-25 victory as he netted IT points in the four quarters, against the St. Michael's array.
 Saturdays championship game is Snt for Q D. III. Scores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
TANKS
4. |. PIoyoffs

Pittsburgh, March 16. - (UP) - Dates for the playoffs between the four first and second place clubs in the two divisions of the Ameri- can Hockey League were set today with allowance made for a possible change in the eastern division stand ings where Buffalo still has a mathematical chance to overtake Hershey.
 All playoffs will start on March 21 with Cleveland opposing either Hershey or Buffalo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
This Sporting !. World
Iris Greet To Be Irish
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

The rain of this morning, and overcast skies, while bit depressing could never blot out the dawn of another "Paddy's Day., another seventeeth of March, dear to the hearts of Irishmen and their rela- tives in these United States of America, and all over the world The Queenies, and Kerrymen, County Mayo and Limerick, Cork onians and the men of Armagh, Wicklow Wanderers and the f1ghtert from Kilkenny, Dublin and Abbelicx were happy for the moment, their happiness, perhaps, distraught by the worries of War, and the present situation in their homeland, per- haps the most critical of Irelands hundreds of years of trial, tribula- ton and sorrow.
 Yet, those Irish eyes were smil- ing, in Waterbury, and there were many lusty greetings and hand shakes that began with "Top of the mornin' to you," as the men and boys from the Ould Sod and their forbears celebrated the natal day of St. Patrick, patron saint of the tight little isle across the sea-"
 In tribute to their memory, God rest them, I would like to tell you of four great and grand Irishmen, who are no longer with us, but have left behind them many of the finest attributes that any Irishman would be proud to po3- sess. They were Martin Scully, World War One mayor of Water bury; "Waterville Dan" Sullivan, Mat Fenerty of Stamford and ' Bill Brown, of upstate New York, outstanding member of the New York State athletic commission for many years. To me, these men represented everything that was finest and good in the men of their race. They had CHARAC- TER, generosity, gratitude and a human welcome and friendliness that, year after year was almost beyond understanding. None of them were particularly famous beyond the confines of their con- munity, but they were MEN, and true FRESHMEN, in all that the words imply. Each was more than 70 years of age, at the time of his death, and, with one exception, left behind them families who will ever revere their memory So, on this St. Patrick's day, I would ask you to join me in 8 little prayer to their memory, for their lives and the privilege of knowing them was an inspiration to me, and know they would be to you If you had had the pleasure of their acquaintance, let alone their friendship and good will.
 V V V V V V V
 Then there's Jack Winston, ST. straight as ramrod, and an Irish man whose very presence would warm the cookies of your heart; his son Pat Winston; Colonel Bill Shanahan and Joe Brophy, George Casey, Eddie Keenan, Joe and Tom Navin, Bill Cavanaugh and Jimmy Calvin, Bill Downey of New York, Mike Cunningham of Meriden, Joe Mulville and Cousin Bill Fitzgerald Billy O'Brien, Bill Cunningham and Harry Cashin, Eddie Cavanaugh Tom Wagner. Packy Shea, Simmer Sheehan, Bill Shea of Middlebury and any number of other Water burianS of Irish-American birth which time and space does not per- init to be listed; much as I would like to greet all of them personally and sit around and listen to O'Brien or Cavanaugh sing one of the sweet est of all Irish ballads-"THE ROSE OF TPATEED
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Mustangs Toke 'HiII' Crown

All the way, was the manner in which the Mustangs won the Wash ington Hill hoop title last night over the Baldwin Props, 51 to 37, Bill Smith scoring 24 points while Wigglesworth got IS for the win ners. Hanley and Carroll scored 24 points for the Props, who trailed 14-23 at half time. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
AtThe Baseball Troining Camps
(By United Press)
 REDS

Bloomington, Ind, March IT, (UP)-The Cincinnati Reds put two new catchers to work today with Joe Just, recently acquired from Birmingham of the Southern Asso- citation slated to be one Of the reg ulars. The other newcomer was Steve Plantz, recently out of the semi pro ranks at Pittsburgh. The team worked indoors yesterday be- cause of rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17

Pay ODay, Rochester in two: Kid Cereal, 142, Manchester knocked out Tommy Sherlock, 146, Wilton in one
 Highland Park. N. J.-Bob Wade l63 1-2, Newark, N. J.. stopped Joe (Butch) Lynch, Iso, Plainfield, N. J., (O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
TIGERS

Evansville, Ind, March 17.-UPl The Detroit Tigers were resigned today to indoor drills for the week end because of heavy rains which turned their playing field into a A miniature pond. The latest ar rival was Frank (Stubby) Overmire, left handler, who won seven and lost six games with the Tigers last season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17

FROM $l6S TO $l650 in two months is quite boost the ag of any commodieven Bunny Das However doesn't to be object boxing who have become enthud he Brownsville Better ened Bob Montgomery 6S seconds Tor the Garden will probably be sold out tonight Just two months Brooklyn left hook changed altemporary east Bumys box office value srockeed tend all because of the lunch that stfened Montgomery.
 Beau Jack could whtIe Bunny brackets again tonight coming through with of his better perform The chief handicap Beau will have to surmount that should to l3 choice is bit find logic in betting Odds Didn't Bunny knockout Montgomery 63 seconds aa And didn't Mont there's reasoning behind follow line that Davis nailed Montgom- cold with lucky punch and that Beas y style and speed andOes not to mention maydOtes and dOydo for lucky punchers
 they the Beloved Character didn't his fight by knockout he seldom able to win at all Tn E fights Davis by nockouts and only two by decisions He o decisions and held twice to draw Frankie Ws Carmen Notch and Al Tbuani beat hite latter twice Req Mair Do ad him to draw and did Johnny Jones' although explained o exenunaton that Davis broke his hand in this bout
 knockout mostly unknownsManuel Rosa in ? Ro not Chico Marx in for Pete Gallant in two ana Tony Reno in seven
 Since the first of the year. Davis has fought twice. winning named Beapre knocked out often than not lately Montgomery different in more ways than 
 Of course Montgomery and Beau Jack whereas the other ngn he met closer to his own weight
 However Davis record supports the theory that he he going to win at all ana that the No knockout had more than its share or luck
 think Reau Jack will be able to keep away Davis and give the BrOwnsve Ch thereafter to win the decision And say of Patrick who will be loOkng down tonight has been good Tor Dan just five years ago on SI faGxs s msT NHs @ main bout in the Garden ana nc peat S Farber another sterling Hibernian on that occasion
 There's one Jack should win It's about time the law of averages plus odahoned bull luck gave me winner TOT ~ Copyright, King Features syndicate)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
"
 St. Nflchne1S

Score at half tIme-operators 23, St. Michaels 12. Referees - Plicky and Smey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
PIRATES

Muncie, Ind, March 17.-.CUP)- The Pittsburgh Pirates still were sfaort-handed today with only lS players in camp and with numerous others still unaccounted for. Out fielder Vince DiMaggio reportedly still was in California pending set Element of his salary dispute. Man ager Frankie Frisch indicated he might attempt to fill DiMaggio's s center field post with Lee Handley'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17

baSeman Hal TroSky, Wno once re- tired from baseball because Of re- curing migraine headaches, was back in the game today on account of them. He was classified 4"F yesterday by his Camp Dodge, Iowa draft board because of the ail- ment and will report to the Chicago White Sox next week.
 DODGERS
 Bear Mountain, N. Y, March IT.. -(UP)-President BrsNch Rickey after the first look at his draft ridden Dodgers, intimated today that the team might be hard put to get enough men on the field If there are additional manpower losses. He said that only 18 Of the 30 players listed on the roster could be counted on under present circum- stances with seven regulars slated for early military physical examina- tions and with the others electing to remain on farms or at war jobs.
 GIANTS
 Lakewood, N. J., March 17.-(UP) The New York Giants received a fifth candidate for their all 4-F catching staff today when Steve Filipowicz, former forward passing star for Fordham University re- ported to Mel Ott, seeking a job. Filipowicz was discharged from the Marines because of a hand injury.
 TANKS
 Atlantic City, N. J., March IT, (UP)-Mike Garbark, veteran minor league catcher. today shouldered the heavy responsibility of replac- ing the veteran Bill Dickey as the New York Yankee first stringer. Garbark moved into the number one spot when Joe Glenn. 34-year- old receiver up from the Kansas City farm club, annfounced he was IA in the draft and likely to be called within three weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Indians
CaVOneS
CIOVerS

Score at half time-Cavones 16. Indians 15. Four S-minute periods. Referee-Higgiston
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17

Score at half time - clovers g.. Corsairs 4. Referee-Kazlausk in beating Chicago. The victory gave the Canadiens 79 points, two more than the Boston Bruins made in winning the title several seasons aO0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
SENATOR'S

College Park, Md, March IT, (UP)-The Washington Senators hoped to sharpen their batting eyes today with another outdoor batting drill. Armand ValdeS, Cuban catcher, hit to all fields and several other youngsters were equally lm- nressiye in hitting practice yester- day. Stan Spence. center fielder signed his contract ending the teams holdout problems.
 TROSKY TO WHITE SOX
 Cleveland, March 17.-(UP)-F1rst
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
BRAVES

Wallingford. Conn.,. March l7.- (UP)-Only four players were on hand when the Boston Braves opened spring training today, but Manager Bob Coleman said he ex- pected a quorum by nightfall. Those on hand were shortstop Wnltey Wietelmann, pitchers Bob Roche and William Marshall, and iniieioer Walter Sorgi. Pitcher Al Javery missed the train for the third time in five years and was expected later today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
RED SOX

Choatae, Mass, March l7.-UPl -The Boston Red Sox opened spring training at the Tufts college indoor cage today with improved prospects in the pitching depart ment, brought about by the Army rejection of Yank Terry because oI f1eart trouble and the acquisition or two hurlers from Louisville. veteran Joe Bowman and 22-year old Vic Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Mustangs

&O Score at half time: Mustangs g, Props IA. Referee: Johnson.
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PARIS. oct . QNS) Today
Tor the first time in four years,
The children Of Paris Will attend
schools now free of Nichy in
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hav been replaced by those of
Gen. De Gaullc. Gen LeClerc and
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
Paris Schools Reopen
Pursed of VicIly Taint

is greatly reduced because lack
OF transportation has prevented
the organized return of evacuees.
Many teachers are prisoners in
Germany or are fighting.
Heating is a special problem, as
there is no coal, but the govern
ment is determined that the
schools will be heated this winter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
Twill Defeat Of Germany
Lessen the Need
for Saving Used Fats"
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American farmers are doing everything
possible to build up domestic production
of fats and oils But during the next L
months, because of smaller hog kill and
reduced yields of some oil-seed crops, we
expect Approximately a billion-and-a-thrd
pounds less Of fats qoiH be produced.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-02
Helen TraubeI TO Sinq

FLINT, Oct. Helen Traubel,
noted Wagnerian soprano of the
Metropolitan Opera, will inaugu-
rate the ST. Cecilia Community
series in Central High School
Auditorium Friday at $50 p. m.