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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
HARDLY KNEWI
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SAYS OF HOMER
BY HARRY VANDERNOOT
United Press Staff Correspondent

Unlted FreSS STAIR correspondents
Boston, April 28-UI)-Modest
Jim Tobin, the boy with the moth
ing BALI, was ensconced in base
balls hall of fame today-with a
prominent seat among those pitch
ers who have hurled no-hit no-run
games.
The 31-year-old right-handed
pride of the Boston Braves served
his "flutterball" to the BROOKLYN
Dodgers yesterday and came away
with a 20 victory in the best pitch
ed game baseball has seen in years.
Only two men reached first base.
Tobin walked the first man to face
him in the first inning--Paul Wan
er. Again in the ninth with two me
out, the 41-year-old Waner drew a
base on balls.
Aside from that. Tobin had the
Dodgers we'll in hand. Only six men
hit his knuckle ball out of the in
field and the weak-hitting Braves
gave him errorless support in the
field.
Home Run Too
In setting them Buns" down
Tobin won his own game with an
eighth-inning home run but when
remided of the four-bagger after the
game. said:
'I hardly knew I hit it. I was
concentrating so hard on the no.
hitter"
Tobin Is no stranger to records.
He set pitchers batting mark May
10, 1912, by hitting three home runs
in one game. But this season. he
bids fair to set a different sort of a
record.
To date he has pitched three
hitter, one-hitter and no-hitter
in three starts.
He has pitched Is consecutive
scoreless innings.
hitless innings.
Tobin described the r1o-hitter as
"the fulfillment of my baseball am
bitions," but he refused to jinx his
chances for the rest of the season
by making any predictions.
He said that at the end of the
eighth inning he knew he had just
three more men to get out and that
he frightened up considerably in
the ninth
1T walked Paul Waner in the
ninth because was pitching too
carefully" he said, land I was
afraid of Frenchy Bordagary be-
cause he is the type of hitter who
can spoil a game by beating out a
bunt or pushing hit through the
infield.'
The Braves nicked Fritz Oster-
mueller for five hits during the
contest.
A crowd TO 1400 fans joined in an
i,npromptu demonstration that fol-
lowed the game as players from
both benches and most Of the fans
ran onto the field to congratulate
Tobin. The jubilation in the Braves
dressing room reached World Series
proportions.
incidentally, Tobin has hurled the
only two games won by the Braves
this year in eight starts.
While Tobin was winning his
place in the hall of fame, the Braves
lost a three-count contest with
Uncle Sam. Outfielder Elmer Dutch
Uncle Sam. Outfielder Ell I'm e r
(Butch) Nieman and infielders Con-
ME Ryan and Damon Phillips pass
ed their pre-induction physical ex-
aminations and are now awaiting
calls into the Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
PorochioI Loop
'Opening' Today

Halted by heavy rain earlier III
the week, Parochial school opening
dav ceremonies had good chance
of going according to schedule to-
oav at Hamilton Park, where TWO
games were carded, with Pat Shea
president of the Board of Aldermen
to throw out the first ball. Once
again, Harry Melvin and his st.
Mary's club will put the league title
ION the line" with st. Francis
Xavier as the initial opponents OF
the champs on the No. diamond;
and SIS. Peter and Paul VS.. 81.
Thomas, scheduled for the No.
diamond at the east end park.
At Fulton Park. Sacred Hearts and
st. Margaret's will meet, while ST.
AIMS and st. Joseph's were due to
cross bats at Washington Park. UNI
pires of the games named, in order
are: Chick Kelley, Al Month, Paul
Barone and Al Napoli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
Michigan, Dartmouth
Penn Relays Fovorites

mark; Cpl. Johua williams Of Camp
Pickett, the high jump champion
and Eulace Peacock of the Mar
haitian Coast Guard, again trying
for broad jump honors.
A ruling by the A. A. q. that Al
Blozs, shot putter and Archie Har-
ris, Negro discus thrower, who hold
the relays records for their events
were professionals caused their with
drawal from the meet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
Walker By K.O.

Fall River, Mass. April 28-(UP)
Sgt. Johnny Walker. 159, Of Phil
adelphia held a knockout victory to-
day over Waddell Washington. 1853,
of Worcester who was halted in Che
opening round OF their scheduled
lO-round bout last night before 1900
fans at the Casino.
In scheduled skies, Tony Ferry.
1914, Fail River knocked out Sammy
Montani, 100, U. S. Navy (RLV
frankie Ross, 146. Boston decisioned
Tony Gouveia, ISL. Taunton; Babe
Synnott, $50. FAN River technically
knocked out Hank Kidwell 1S5. Bos-
ton co. Kidwell sustained fractur.
er left jaw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
Kyne's Track Again Sets
Good Example For NY.
By
DAN PARKER

ONLY FEW DAYS AGO pointed out the fine job Bill Kyne
him for the role
handled Bay
a A the o pE N that he
the third race which was the second half Of the Dai Double Horizon
Totted back to the gate and forcing him the stewards
and payor those who had him coupled
Puritan to shot b0lted before the and cied
Miss Puritan was ordered back to the pOsnd finished a %
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the effect this shirts who run New York
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
Strohoeker Entry
In N. Fl. Horse Show

New Haven. April 28-Althcngh
entries are not due until May the
annual New Haven horse show to
be staged at the Arena here on May
10 and IA, several horse owners
have laready filed for several class
es and among the early listings 8
that of Raymond Strohacker Of the
Do Ranch in Waterbury.
Other early entries are two
horses from the stables Of Edgar s.
DeNleyer in Longmeadow, Mas,
and three from the M. r. 8. Stables
OF Hartford. owned by Mildred
Ruth Solomon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

victories; and rookie Sigmund
Jakucki won his lone start.
However, the st. Louis success
mas been featured by sparkling play
OF the infield-George Mc0uinn
Don Gutteridge, Verne Stephens
and Mark Christman. If this quar-
tet continues to click afield and at
BAT, the Sixth-place Browns of 4s
WI! put up a hard fight for a first
division berth. 'V
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

Rochester ut Jersey City
Bualo at Newark
Toronto at Syracuse
Montreal at Baltimore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
OUT OF BLIND MARE

Bell-the-Cat promising three
year-old race horse. is the son Of
a blind mare Ancona and Sir Gal
lahad III.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
Big Margins For
SchooIboy Victors

Lop-sided scores were posted by
winners of National division base
ball teams in the Public School
league Thursday. briggs, defending
champions had the benefit Of no
hit game by Canditini, who famed
seven, as Duggan made five errors
to lose a 12-1 decision. Slocum
scored in every inning for 20 to 4
win over Webster, which also added
to its downfall by five miscueS in
the field, a pitching performance Of
merit being turned in by Vincent
SimkoWicz, whose efforts were
caught by his twin brother Webster
was given but one hit, with Is
strikeouts credited to the winning
Slocum pitcher.
Five runs in the first inning gave
Merriman a big start and an event.
ual 81 win over H. S. Chase, new
entry in the national division. Quinn
whacked out a three Dagger in the
first inning clearig the bases. Mac
Williams was the losing pitcher, as
Datillo, Merrinan moundsman, ale
lowed Dick Weyman's lads but two
hits. Scores:
r H e
briggs ........ 403 302-12 4 ]
Duggan ...... 100 600 l 0 B
CanGitini and Zarella, Corbo:
Harrison and Sandulli. Cleary. Um-
pire Barone.
r H z
Slocum .... 1871 211 11-2O IL 2
Webster 100 300 o. / 5
v. Syncoficz and j. Syncowicz;
Coviello and VascoSit. Umpire Nap
oil.
RH E
Merriman .... 500 600 1-6 o
H. S Chase go. 600 001 OIL 2 2
Datillo and Quinn; MacWilliamS
and Lewis. Umpire Monti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
Totals ...... 81 0 0 0 "a 8
a-Batted for Ostermueller in 9th
nM Was

E-Hart 2. 2B-Ryan 2. HR-To-
bin. DP--lTart. Olmo and Schultz.
I.eft--Dodgers .. Braves 5. BB-To-
bin 2, Ostermueller 9. SO-Tobin 6,
Ostermuller .. Umpires - stewart,
Att-1447
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

Mano' War, famous race horse
now q years old, has had only two
illnesses in his life and they came
IS years apart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
JUST PLAIN BILL"

Jockey Bill Thompson was not
christened the formal William, but
Just plain Bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

Runs-Hassel. Cousey, Brauman,
Miller 2, johnson, Bernardo, Reardon
Sorenson, Rice. Errors Botelle,
Buckingham, Hassel, h orn e "
Kielty, Petteway. Runs batted in
Brasche, Bernardo 2. Thornley,. Rear
don, Anderson, Kelly 2. Stolen bas-
es-Cousey 2, Reardon 2, Brasche,
Miller, johnson, Bernardo. Double
plays - Thornley, to Johnson to-
Left on bases-Crosby Z. Watertown
5. Bases on balls-off Hassel, Z. Hits
off Bernardo, in innings; off
Hummel, in 3. Struck out = by
Bernardo 8, Hassel. Hummel 1. Wild
pitch-Hassel. Passed ball-Cousey.
Winning pitcher-Denardo. Umpire
kelley. Time-2:11.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

Branch Hickey, baseball official,
is a trustee Of Ohio Wesleyan and
sponsors three of It's scholarships.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
Cameo TNiInH

Brooklyn at Polo Grounds
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Boston at Philadelphia
(Only games scheduled)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdny,a ResuIts

st. Louis 6, Cleveland 1
Detroit 2, Chicago 0 (12 innings)
SPhiladelphia at New York
sBoston at Washington
-(postponed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
FIGHT RESULTS
NV United PFeeS)

Highland Park. N. j. - Oscar
Goode. l74 Ia, Newark. decisioned
Herbie Katz. l7S. Brooklyn, co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

Games Today
Philadelphia at Boston
Cleveland at Detroit
st. Louis at Chicago
(Only games scheduled)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

Advocates of sports activity IN
wartime point TO the crowd Of 5000
spectators at q soccer game in
Wembley Stadium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
CHICAGO

E-Cuccinello. RBI-swift ,. en-
Schalk Swift. SB-Swift. S-Hig.
gins. DP-Cuccinello, Schalk and
Detroit 7, Chicago Z. BB-New hous-
err 6. Lee 2. SO--Newhouser g. Leo
5. B--NewhovseE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
,J@M4MA;.
NATIONAL LEAGUE


Yesterdays Results
Boston 2, Brooklyn 0
St. Louis 3, Cincinnati 2
New York at Philadelphia
*Chicago at Pittsburgh
s-(postponed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

Mel OFT and Gabby Hartnett hold
the record of having started 10 sea-
sons with the same major league
club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

YESTERDAYS STAR-Jim Tobin
of the Boston Braves, who fol-
lowed Sundays one hitter with a
no-hitter against the Dodgers-the
only two Brave victories this sea-
SON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
Probable Pitchers


Brooklyn Davis O-0) at New York
(Voiselle 2-0)-2:30 p. m. EWT.
Boston (Andrews OLD at PhiIa-
delphia Oee 0-0)-3:l5 p. m. EWT.
Pittsburgh (Sewell OLD at Gin
cinnati Heusser O-0)-3 p. N. EST.
Only games scheduled.
American League
Philadelphia christopher Oily at
Boston ". johnson 0-0)-3 p. m.
EWT.
Cleveland (Smitil O-2) at Detroit
(Gorsica 0-0)-3 p. m. EWT.
ST. Louis (KYamer 2-0) at Chi
cago CROSS 0-O)-3 p. m. CWT.
Only games scheduled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

Willie Hoppe. who is Sc, won his
first billiard title years ago and has
been playing since he was six.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

AIUCINHBIIC ITCSEUGML
Whose winter correspondence
school course Of baseball inStruc-
ton from Professor Johnny Moore
Of Waterville, gave him confidence
that he will toss a perfect strike"
today, officially opening the ParO-
chial baseball league at Hamilton
park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
Major Leoeue
Leaders

(By The United pressl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterday's Results
(All games postponed, rain)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-28

watertown 900 100 90 %
Crosby go. 900 6 / o xE7
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-10-25

- tTI-
independent patton.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
North Randall Stables Burn,
But All Horses Are Saved

The stables were across the racing
oval from a grand stand occupied by
more. than 2.500 spectators.
The fire halted the days grand
circuit meeting at the end of the
fourth race.
John G. Masoni secretary of the
Randall Park Racing Association.
estimated the damage at 5000,
partially covered by insurance. He
said 100 of the tracks l,100 stalls
were burned.
The fire, driven northward by a
brisk wind, spread from the burning
hay barn to stables occupied by
horses trained and driven by Ben
White, Harry Whitney, Charles
Lacey. Sep Palm and Tom Berry,
nationally known harness racing
figures.
Fire Chief Elmer Taylor of War
rensville Heights said available
Water was insufficient to combat
the blaze in its early stages.
Il could have saved all the barns
if I had suff1cient water and pres
sure" he said
Baker Acres Stables brown coated
Kings Counsel. champion 3-year-
old PAGER of 1913. finished a mile
in 2.01, fastest time registered on a
harness-racing track this year, be-
fore the program was halted BY a
fire.
In the only heat raced In the
81 900 Little Pat free-for all pace,
Kings Counsel was eight lengths In
front Of Carly Nagle. Adios was
third.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Tigers Likely 10 Beat
Double e-P|ay Record
By the Associated press

BY the Associated Press
DETROIT, July 8.-Their names
never will be bracketed with the un-
forgettable Tinker to Evers to =
Chance double-play combinat ton. but
Detroit Tiger infielders have a
chance this season to establish rec
ords in double-play production. in
which they lead all major league
clubs.
When Joe Hoover started a dou-
BILE play on Catcher Mike Garbark
OF the New York Yankees Friday,
1t was Detroit's Tooth twin killing
this season.
With 100 double plays in rs games,
Detroit would appear to have a rea-
sonably good chance to surpass the
big league record of 1876 pulled of
oy the New York Yankees in l94l,
The National League record is
1874, by Cincinnati.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
A|trock 10 Help Open
Marlin S Ball Park
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
BALTIMORE. July 8. - Veteran
Diamonder Nick Altrock, coach of
the Washington Senators, will be on
hand tomorrow for the formal open
ing of the Martin Ball Park at Mid
die River.
Two games will make up the
opening program, which national
State and city oficials are expected
to attend.
Martin Bombers, with a record of
81 victories and 9 defeats, will meet
the United States Coast Guard nine
from Lewes, Del.
The park was constructed In two
months on a 4-acre plot. 1t pro-
vides seats for several thousand
spectators.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Bonds Put Lou Gehriq
Trophy in Foundation
BY the Associated Press.

by me Associated Press.
ATLANTA, July "a trophy
awarded Lou Gehrig in 1896 as the
most valuable player in the Amer
lean League has been given to the
Warm Springs Foundation by an
unnamed Albanian VINO bought 81
900 900 in War Bonds for the privi-
lege of owning the plaque a few
minutes.
Mrs. Lou Gehrig. in Georgia pro-
noting War Bond sales and visit
ing in Augusta, witnessed bidding
for the trophy at the Ponce De Leon
Park last night.
The final bid was made by Capt
Bartholomeo Passanante. operations
officer at Turner Field. Albany. Ga
on behalf of the Atlanta buyer. Capt
Passanante is minus a leg he lost
in a bombing mission out of Manila
on December 8. 194l.
The foundation was organized sew
eral years ago by President Roose-
welt for treatment of infantile pa
ralvsis victims.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Kelly, ChiIders Visitors
At Touchdown Club

1t. Ernest Childers and Tech.
Sergt. Charles (Commando) Kelly,
outstanding American heroes of the
present war, visited the Touchdown
Club yesterday to exchange con-
gratulations with 1t. Col. Joseph
Escude and his associates on the
highly successful War Relief benefit
game at Griffith Stadium Friday
night.
I'VE were proud to be there and
hope we helped out were the senti-
ments Of the Congressional Medal
of Honor winners.
Thomas j. Keboe, assistant direc-
tor of Disabled American Veterans
activities. accompanied the war
heroes.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Stella Walsh Triple
IAAU Meet Winner:
One Mark Tied
By the Associated Press.


HARRISBURG, Pa, July B.
Stella Walsh scored brilliant triple
triumph in today's women's ma
tional track and field championship.
establishing a new AAU record of
24.6 in the 200 meters.
The 33-year-old Cleveland Olvm-
pic star won her sixth straight vic
tory in the broad jump and nosed
out Alice Coachman of Tuskegee bv
foot to carry of the l00-meter
dash.
She ran to easy victory in the
2OO-meter, winning by Is feet to
come within 10 of second of the
American record, which she holds
and within l second of her world
mark.
A world record was equaled when
Alice Coachman sprinted to victory
in the 80 meters in Ga to tie a mark
established at Katowice. Poland, BY
Miss Walsh In 1888. The Tuskeeee
star also won her sixth straight high
Jump title with feet. l5s inches
She lead her fellow Alabamans to
the team title in the meet.
Dorothy Dodson. Chicago. was
third athlete to keep a victory
streak intact when she took her
sixth straight javelin throw with
a toss of 1913 feet. LIZ inches. She
also won the shot put with 36 feet
= inches.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Leonard and Wynn
Will Pitch TODAY

Knuckleballing Dutch Leonard
and fastballing Early Wynn will
do the hurting for the Mats this
afternoon in the double header
winding up the four-game series
with the Browns.
The visitors will counter with
the left-handed AL Hollingsworth,
one-time Washington pitcher,
and Al Shirley. right handler.
Play will get under way at 1::30.
Because of the major leagues
recess for the all-star game, the
Mats after today won't show here
again until next Friday when a
twilieht-night twin bill will
usher in flve-game series with
the Athletics to be played in
three days.
Latest report on Third Base
man Harlond Cliff is that he is
on the way. Where, no one
knows.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
McSpoden-NeIson Fire Two63s
To Get Big Golden Valley Lead
Plus IA to Be Five Ahead Of Hamilton Koiser;
BoIstod -Corio Shoot 50 for AII-Time Mark

hot streak climaxed by McSpaden's
40-foot eagle putt on the 18th car
pet which gave the team brilliant
80 on the back nine.
These overpowering wins gave the
seasons two title monopolists a plus
IA count in the scoring system and
an edge of five points over their
closest rivals, Bill Kaiser and Bob
Hamilton.
Nelson and McSpaden will meet
the Kaiser Hamilton team in to-
morrow's morning round in what
shapes up as the best match of the
l26-hold round robin tournament
In the afternoon they will face
Harry Cooper and Ellsworth Vines
while Kaiser Hamilton meets Ho-
gan-Penna
Tied for first place at the end of
"a holes, Kaiser and Hamilton en-
tered today's double round deter
mined to stay on the pace. They
fashioned a best ball of 66 to beat
Byrd-Revolta 3 up but could bag
only l-up win with a IS over
Jimmy Hines and Willie Goggin in
the afternoon.
Taking the limelight in today's
action. however, was the Twin Cities
pair OF Les Bolstad and Joe Coria.
which gained a 7-up victory over
Chick Harbert-Mike Turnesa with
scorching 3l-28-59. IA under par.
This score, made with an eagle and
II brides, established an all time
PGA best ball team record. discard
ing the par breaking record of 81
set in the tournaments first round
by Nelson-McSpaden.
Apparently not used to this pros
perity, Bolstad-Coria zoomed to a
II in the afternoon. the poorest
round Of the meet, while losing to
COoper- Vines 2 down
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Groys, Bushwicks Book
War Bond Drive Tilt

Big War Bond game of Negro
baseball is scheduled for Grifith
Stadium Thursday night with the
Washington Homestead Grays
clashing with the Brooklyn Bush
wicks.
1t is part Of q drive being staged
by the National Council of Negro
Women to raise $2.000,0O0 in War
Bonds to underwrite the recently
launched merchant vessel, S. S.
Harriet Tubman.
Evening star., 1944-07-09

Never threatened, the pair showed
the same aggressive offense and
tight defense that have enabled
them to walk over the opposition
this year.
Today, Johnsen is up against
darkhorse Sam Hayes in the singles
f1nal at 8 O'Clock at the Bethesda
Club In what promises to be a
thriller. Hayes, an unseeded player,
has erased several tourney favorites,
including 1t. Gil Hunt, seeded No. /.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Johnsen-Lynch M. A. Doubles
Winners in Three Easy Sets

Davey johnson and Hugh Lynch
added the Middle Atlantic doubles
championship to their recent tri-
umph in The Evening Star City
of Washington Tournament after
compiling the most consistent string
OF victories seen on local courts
this season.
+. Johnsen and Lynch yesterday
polished of Alex Keiies and Sergt
Nathan Askin, 60, e4, SIS, in
the ANAL At thu. Edsemoor Club.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Pauline Betz, 5eeura
Reach Tennis Finals
BY the Associated Press.


NEENAH. Wis, July s.-Francis-
co tPancho) Segura, national COL
legiate A. A. tennis champion from
Ecuador, and Pauline Betz Of Los
Angeles, national women's champ,
scored victories today to move into
title spots in tomorrows champion
ship play in the Western senior
tournament.
Segura won over Thane Halstead
Chicago, three out of Ave sets, 81,
6-3, 53. and tomorrow will meet
Bill Talbert of Indianapolis for the
mems singles title.
Miss Betz defeated Mary Arnold OF
Wilmington. Del. 81, 6tl. and will
meet Dorothy Mae Bundy of Santa
Monica, Calf, for the women's title
Talbert and Segura won the mems
doubles crown by defeating Gary
Ruby and Nick Buzolich of Los
Angeles, SO, 81. 60.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
BY the Associated Press.

CLEVELAND. July 8.-Five sta
bles and a feed storage barn at
suburban North Randall race
track. presently the scene OF the
seasons initial grand circuit har-
ness race meeting, were destroyed by
fire late today but all horses were
led to safety.
Fire equipment from Cleveland
and Shaker Heights brought the fire
under control in approximately IS
minutes.
Eighty priced racing horses. rated
among the Nations finest harness
stock, were taken from their stalls
without disorder.
The cause of the FIRE was not de-
termined A track spokesman said
that the blaze apparently started
In a barn.
One source estimated that be-
tween 500 and 800 racing horses, in
cluding tho cream of the harness
world, were quart l'ed in the stables.