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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
This Sporting World
A Little Of
 This And Thot
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Seven good sports and Sportsmen of our town comprise committee to secure financial support for one of the greatest Waterbury health pro- jects ever organized-the Lions Club Children's Health Foundation. If they come your way throw in a buck or two, for the local Lions and under privileged children have been friends for long time. Char ley Manganaro at 224 East Main is the chairman but you can give or send to Doc (Jolly John) Freiheit, Tony Nastri, Ray (Slow Music) Snyder, Max (No Difefrence) Kies- sling, Charley (the Champ Green blatt or Dr. Glenn Candy Kid) Sweet .. Ben Farer, a grand guy on anybody's list of regulars" will be home from the hospital tomor- row after a three weeks rest And, before we get out of the hos pital ward (figuratively writing) the west side of lower Bank street will turn out en masse to welcome home vociferous Vic DAngelo, boss of the bar and restaurant bearing his name. Vic has been ailing bit; but has caught up on his SET BACK lessons while looking at the ceiling of Waterbury Hospital room.
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 Winning more than $1 100 for a two-dollar bill was an unforgettable experience at Jamaica for Water bury couple; but what about the Englishman who won $15,000 when he wagered $3.5O last February that DANTE would win the English Der by in June, which he did last Sat- urday? '. Waterbury Tool protest of Scovill Az softball win last week tossed out by protest committee of IRA league. Umpire Philibert, one of the best in the business of calling 'em in the league for five years has decided to devote his time to some thing else Waterbury Barons colored baseball club wants a Satur- day game with a GAL or indepen- dent team. Call 3-1575 . Don Ross, world famous New York golf course architect visited Country Club of Waterbury last week with greens-keeper Charley Baskin who was proud of the condition of the local course as it was seen by the man who designed the layout; one of the finest in the eastern part of the country and always praised by visiting professionals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
UNDERGRAD SET FOR SINGLETON,
 GRECO SHOW

Practical completion Of the under card for the Greco-Sing1eton out door boxing show at Municipal Sta dium next Monday was announced today by Promoter George Mulligan.
 Oscar St. Pierre of Fall River and Al Freda of Worcester have been paired in the semi-final bout of 8 rounds. Both are reputed to be ex- cellent "club fighters" who will be able to give good account of them selves.
 A round heavyweight duel has been arranged featuring Waterbury s Bill Festa and Bernie Cobb of Bos- ton; with Dave Butler, formerly of this city to meet Tony Ferrie of Fall River in 6 round bout. An other four rounder will be an- nounced tomorrow.
 Improved
 Word from Boston, where Benny Singleton has been in training for his big test with Johnny Greco of Montreal, Canada, next Monday night is that local fans will see a vastly improved Singleton than the one they saw in his first profession al bout year ago on the Pep-Cos- tantino card in this city. Benny and his handlers realize the size of the order" they have taken in agreeing to meet the slugging Can adian lightweight, but figure Single ton, with his speed, superb boxing and sharp hitting ability can deci- sion the sturdy Greco; whose three bouts with Bobby Ruffin in New York drew $2OO00O worth of fans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Loncers Best In Hi-Y Swim Meet

At the completion of the Hi-Y Swimming Championships, the Lancers Club took this honor by tanying A points, taking one first place, four second place, two third place and two fourth place.
 Karra as a team second place honors totalling 29 points while close behind was Delta with 26 and Gammi Psi scoring points.
 Scully was the individual high scorer totalling 36 points for his teammates the Lancers, while OConnor piled up points for his club with 26 individual points scored. Third in the individual scoring was Korbusieski, of Karra, with 26 points. Next was Madden, also of Kara, scoring 8 points followed by Flaherty of the Lancers with T. Both Rosa, of Karra, and Dooley of Lancers scored 1 point each for their teammates.
 Results were as follows: 40 yard dash, won by O'Connor of Delta; second, Scully of Lancers; third, Korbusieski of Kara; fourth, Cav anaugh, of Gamma Psi. Time, 21 2 seconds.
 Plunge for distance, won by Mad den of Kara; second, Scully of Lancers; third, Korbusieski of Kar- "a; fourth, Cavanaugh of Gamma Psi. Distance, 3811 feet.
 100 yd. dash, won by O'Connor of Delta; second, Scully of Lancers; third, Korbusieski of Kara; fourth, tie between Dooley of Lancers and Rosa of Karra. Time, 60 seconds.
 40 yd. backstroke, won by Kor- busieski; of Karra, second, Scully of Lancers; third, Taherty of Lancers. Time, 34 seconds.
 40 yd. breaststroke, won by Scully of Lancers; second, of Delta; i; third, Flaherty of Lancers; fourth, Dooley of Lancers. Time 29 seconds.
 60 yd. individual medley, won by Scully of Lancers; second, O'Con- nor of Delta; third, Korbusieski of Kara; fourth, Scully of Lancers. Time, AT seconds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Small Fields, Big Bets At Suffolk

Boston, June 12-CUP)-Suffolk Downs has chalked up the biggest non- n-Saturday opening day handle in the 11-year history of New Eng land pari-mutuel racing with a rec ord crowd of 23,O6O wagering a to- tai of $997 ,234 at the outset of the 54-day meeting.
 Though the track was sloppy and the fields were small as result of a number of late scratches, the mark set yesterday topped the previous on-Saturday opening day record of $893, ,107 set at the same seaside oval last year. The seasons opening day handle at Narragansett park this year topped $l,00O, 900 but that was a Saturday.
 Feature of the muggy, overcast afternoon was the Governors hand- leap for $5,00O purse over a mile route which Valdina Craft won by eight lengths going away in the last time of 1:40 considering the condition of the track.
 Favored Cavatorta, Mrs. Weston w. Adams performer who went to ns post at 7-i, vas hard pressed to Sake second money while Dinner party came up from last place at .ne three-quarter pole to place
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Cochrone Scores 4 k.O. In II Doys

Atlanta, Ga, June 12-(UP)- Freddie ReO Cochrane, world well terweight champion, boasted a re- cord of four knockout victories in the last II days today after picking up another last night by knocking out Eddie Miller In the second round.
 Cochrane, Elizabeth, N. J. slugger who is getting back in ring fighting trim after a hitch in the Navy, made short work of the St. Louis boxer. He had him down for nine counts in the first round and ended the non-title bout after 55 minutes of the second.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Pot SconIon Wins; D. Butler Stopped

Providence, R. l.. June l2-CUP)- Irish Pat Scanlon. 139, of New York decisioned Joey Angelo, l36 Phila- delphia in a l0-round feature bout before 1888 fans at the Rhode Is- land auditorium last night.
 In preliminaries: Bobby Berger, 153, New York drew with Al Bar bosa. 1858, Wareham, Mass, (8); Joe Celletti, IA, East Providence stopped Nanny Cabral. 154, Providence CD; Eddie Guisti, 143. West Warwick, technically knocked out Davie But Ter. 134, Waterbury. Conn. (4; Leo Gagne, l47, Fall River, Mass, stopped Bob Jernigan 148. U. s. Army CD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Somers Brass
 Leeds IRA. Loop

Once again, Whitey Miscavage, Somers Brass softball pitcher and Bill Rado, U. s. Rubber mounds man, hoked up when the teams met last night in an I. R. A. league game. Mhcavage and his mates hav- Ing all the better of the going; an eventual 7-2 win for Somers over USR as he hit triple good for two runs and gave the borough batters but hits. Narideuo hit a home run for the losers.
 Waterbury Tool CHardy BroWnell and Co) defeated Waterbury Manu- featuring 3-2 on four hit pitching; while Scovil's Bob Mercer gave but two hits and half-dozen strike outs as SERA defeated Chase Al. Jumping Joe Joyce got two hits and Hank Sabia a homer for the win ners. Charley Swan and Briarcliff Bradley were Chase standouts of the game.
 AMI (Metal Hose) and Water bury Companies, had 8 tight tussle, won by the former 4-3 after a three run rally in the fourth inning. Rin- aldi's rousing three-bagger brought in two runs while Slason's outfield fly ball allowed the winning run after the catch. Fourteen hits were divided evenly by teh rival teams.
 A Hopeville, Farrel Foundry won fro Waterbury Steel Ball g to A.; the game being marred by leg in- jury to Johnny Joyce of Farrel, whose leg was fractured on a slide into third base in the sixth inning. Steel Ball got most hits (8) but made the most errors (6) which ex- plains the loss. Scores:
 Somers .... 40 1O1 o-7 14 0 U. s. Rubber .. O1O 900 1-2 0 Farrar. Umpire: Chichton.
 Waterbury Tool POO oo1 o-s 6 I Waterbury Mfg. 900 O20 o-2 l
 Brownell and Loy: Wyrebeck and Aungelli. Umpire: Mayberry.
 U. S. Time ..... OO2 OoS o-5 ' I French ... ..... 001 900 O--1 6 1
 Martino and Lahey; Esposito and Harrison. Umpire: Mastrianno.
 scovil ........ 2a1 900 x-4 g I Chase ......... o1O 900 o-1 ? l
 Mercer and Chieffo, Minor; Tor renee and Daly. Umpire: Stance. Farrel Foundry POS o1S x-s 6 , Steel Ball ..... 200 900 "A s 6 C. Wujcik and Lulman; Lickiwaila and Longo. Umpire: Philibert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Crosby vs. Nousy; WiIby Meets LHS

Crosby and Naugatuck today at Municipal Stadium, Wilby and Leavenworth tomorrow, was the local high school baseball dish scheduled to decide the city title Crosby finished fourth in the NVL this season and is melting Naug- tuck due to postponed game.
 Winner of the Wildcats-Tigers Wilby-Tech game tomorrow decides the Al Kellie Memorial Trophy as well as city title; as Crosby gets the trophy if Wilby beats Tech; otherwise tie will result for the trophy, Crosby having beaten Wilby twice ana Tech once this season.
 Pete Kuzmenko and George Bois- vert will probably comprise the Crosby battery against Naugatuck today. Frank Silva for Wilby and Herb Ciarlone for Tech will be the rival pitchers tomorrow.
 Torrington- -Ansonia today may decide the valley league title if Tor rington wins; otherwise a playoff which may not take place Ansonia school authorities having decided to end the season today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
karro Leads Hi-Y Trock

The Hi-Y track championships got under way with three events participated in by various club members of the "Y' both in the aft- ernoon and evening.
 Robert Hadded of Aristan set a hot pace for club members when he ran the 50 yard dash in 3-5 sec onds. There was tie for second place between Maurice Noonan of PiIAhbda and Ray Havican of Aris- tan in running the distance in 6 4-5 seconds. Also, Joe Reilly in the evening came in two finish with 6 4-5 seconds to make 1t a three way tie in this event.
 In the standing broad jump. Ed Rosa of Kara, set the record of the day with an foot jump while for second, Joe Reilly of Lancers placed second with ' feet II in oh jump while Henry Swirenski of Karra placed third with ' feet 10 inch jump, while Ray Havican of Aristan did the distance in ' feet 8 inches.
 The next event was the shot put medicine ball in the gym. Placing first was Jim Noonan of PiLambda with a put of 48 feet and 2 inches. Ray Korbusieski of Karra was sec ond making the distance in 43 feet and inches. Ed Rosa of Karra was third making the distance in 42 feet and inches, while Maurice Noonan of PiLambda was fourth with 43 feet.
 Karra at the present time is leading in team standing with 18 points scored. Second is Aristan with 13. Thir is PiLambda with 12 and fourth is Lancers with 8. Both this afternoon at 2:30 and at 2 this evening, three more events are listed namely, the 100 yard dash, running high jump. and running broad jump.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Snow Wins By K.O., Hicks Loses Nod

West Springfield, Mass, June 12- (UP)-Saint Paul. 166, of Spring field recisioned Willie Shanks, 165, Montreal in their 10-round feature bout at the dog track last night be- fore 4,2OO fans.
 In preliminaries: Frankie Ross, 150, Boston decisioned Johnnie Duke, 147, Hartford, Conn, Q0); Eddie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Probable Pitchers
 (By United Press)
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Cleveland (Gromek 7-1) at Chi cago dee 6-D night game.
 St. Louis (Potter 4-5) at Detroit (Orrell 1-2) Twilight game.
 Boston (Wilson 2-5) at Philadel- phia (Flores 1-2).
 Washington (Pieretti 5-I at New York (Donald 5-O.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE
 Chicago (Chipman 2-2) at Pitts turgh (Gerheauser 1-3) night name. 6ntinnati Bowman 2-z) at sf. Louis (Donnelly 1-D night game.
 Philadelphia CD. Barrett 3-5) at Boston (Earley 2-0). New York (Mungo s-D at Brook lyn (Pfund a-1).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
LEAGUE
Home Runs

Winston, 203, Hartford, Conn. knocked out Bernie Cobb, 192, Bos- ton CD; Bobby Snow, 149, Water bury, Conn, stopped Dave Bruce, 145, Springfield (D; Dolly King, 145, Springfield, decisioned Bobby Hicks, 150, Waterbury, Conn. (D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
EASTERN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results Utica 5, Wilkes-Barr Scranton 4, Binghamton Hartford at Elmira (rain) Albany at Williamsport (rain)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12

Atlanta, Ga.-Freddie (RedD Co., Chrane, 1451a, Elizabeth, N. J., knocked out Eddie Miller, 15o, St. Louis, CD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Todoy's Sport Parade

Durocher will be deemed innocent until proved guilty. Commissioner Happy Chandler is believed to share the same sentiment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Last Nights Fights
(By United Press)

New York (Queensboro Arena)- Allie Stolz, 1341a, Newark, N. J.. knocked out Tommy Mills, 1874, Valley Stream. N. Y. (D; Joe La motta, 15512, New York. outpointed Tom Collins, 155, New Haven, Conn.,, (6).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Game. Today

New York at Ebbets Field Philadelphia at Boston
 Chicago at Pittsburgh (nighO Cincinnati at St. Louis (nigh)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12

Detroit-Nate Bolden, 175, Chi cago, outpoiuted Eddie Taylor 16SH, Detroit, (I0}.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12

Newark, N. J. Freddie Russo, 130l2, Railway, N. J., outpointed Vince Dell Orto, 153 F, New York (S),
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12

Jamaica obtains most of its in- come from the export of agricultur- al products.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Games Today

Games Today Hartford at Elmira Albany at Wililamsport (2) Utica at Wilkes Barre nghamton at Scranton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12

Chicago-Collins Brown, 162, Chi cago, outpointed Vice Van, 170k Milwaukee, (S).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Games Tomorrow
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results St. Louis 5, Cincinnati 0 (Only game scheduled)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Games Tomorrow

Philadelphia at Boston
 New York at Brooklyn (nighD Cincinnati at St. Louis (nighD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
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AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterday (No game scheduled)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Games Today

Games Today Washington at Yankee Stadium Boston at Philadelphia St. Louis at Detroit CwlighO Cleveland at Chicago (nighD
 Games Tomorrow Cleveland at Chicago St. Louis at Detroit Boston at Philadelphia (nighO Washington at New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12

Copyright, 1945, King Features Syndicate)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-12
Major League Leaders
 (By United Press)

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Evening star., 1945-12-30
'Big-Time Gamblers
Gone, Lefterman Says

The big-time gamblers have been
run out of town and are operating
in other Jurisdictions, Inspector
Oscar ]. Letterman, head of the
Metropolitan Police antigambling
and vice squad, said last night in a
report on the activities of his raid
ers since August !.
Our remaining gambling activi-
ties are small stuff" Inspector Let
terman said. I'VE have made vast
inroads in the gambling fraternity
in the past few months, and I shall
continue my efforts with a view
to eliminating gambling in the
Capital entirely. The letup in our
activities which the gamblers are
looking for will not come"
The report said I'll gambling raids
were made during the period, re-
sulting in 288 arrests and 1874 final
dispositions. Ninety-eight establish
lishments were raided for violation
of the Alcoholic Beverage Control
laws and 159 arrests were made with
l20 final convictions returned.
1t. Roy Blick's vice squad par
ticipated in the investigation of 1875
morals cases during the five-month
period.
Evening star., 1945-12-30
Greyhound Farley
Reports Progress

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Dec. 29.-Federal
conciliators reported some pro-
gress" was made today as negotia-
tions were resumed in an effort to
settle the 18-State strike of Penn
sylvania and Central Greyhound
Bus Line employees.
Howard T. Colvin, assistant direc-
tor of the Labor Departments Con-
ciliation Service. said sessions
between officials of the AFL-Amal-
gamated Association of Street, Elec-
trio Railway and Motor Coach
Employees Union, the Cancellation
Service and management represen-
tatives would be resumed at II am.
tomorrow.
Discussions at today's meeting, he
said, were confined to certain points
which had arisen from proposal
advanced by Secretary of Labor
Schwellenbach.
The Labor Secretary had proposed
that a fact-fnding committee in
vestigate the dispute after resump-
ton of operations, with the stipula-
ton that wage concessions be retro
active to october 81 and there be nc
discrimination against strikers.
Mr.. Colvin did not say what points
were under discussion, but sale
progress had been made in clarity.
! ing issues resulting from Mr.
! SchWelIenbach's proposal. -
Evening star., 1945-12-30
Irish Ease Dance Rule
As Favor to De Valera

Liberals" were in the majority at
the Gaelic Leagues annual conven-
ton in Dublin, Fire, when delegates
passed a resolution that attendance
at or participation in foreign
dances or games" will not affect the
eligibility of members for holding
of office in the league.
The issue was raised when Presi-
dent de Valera, who has been head
Of the leagues central branch for Is
years, attended the Military Tattoo
Ball last August, where dances other
than pure Gaelic were INDUCED in
1t was up to the league to expel him
or relax its rule.
Evening star., 1945-12-30
80 Deaths in Mexico Crash
Blamed on Overloaded Bus
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
: PUEBLA, Mexico, Dec. 29.-Inves-
tigation disclosed today that at least
80 persons were killed and IS others
injured in the plunge of an over.
loaded bus into deep gorge 40 miles
south of here yesterday.
Among the known dead are 81
men, women and 2 babies, one ;
and the other months old. '
The original reports Of the acct
dent said two buses collided head ION
and placed the casualty list at sc
persons killed and 20 injured.
Police said the report that two
buses. collided was made probably
because the vehicle, in tumbling
down the rocky slope, was virtually
demolished. Exact cause of the ac-
cident still has not been determined,
although officers have suggested that
the bus brake system failed.
The bus, with 40 seats, carried 73
passengers at the time of the mis-
han
Evening star., 1945-12-30
General Motors
Continued From First Page. J

the public as well-and of higher
standards for all"
Warns of Spread of Strife.
Mr.. Reuther, answering GIN and
commenting at the close of the
public hearings, said
"If those findings and recommen-
dations are based upon the arith-
metic of this case, and if the Presi-
dent and the American people will
insist that the Wall Street managers
tof General Motors Corp. honestly
negotiate an agreement based on the
economic facts in the case, GIN
workers and the American people
will be spared winter of industrial
war that may spread to all Ameri-
can industry"
He said the union was "encour-
aged by the decision of the board
to proceed with it's investigation in
spite of GINS withdrawal. He de-
clared, however, that the auto work.
ers would not accept a recommends
ton of wage increase less than
80 per cent unless the facts show
definitely that GIN cannot pay it
without increasing prices of its
products.
"If facts and reasons fail again,
as they failed in our three month
effort to negotiate with GM," Mr.
Reuther continued, I'VE are pre-
Fpared to stay on the picket line for
the duration of this home front
war, however long it may last" )"
The union official reiterated that
the UAW was fighting to obtain a
higher standard of living for the
Nation and to keep consumer prices
down. He said the union refused
to become an economic pressure
group by attempting to make pro-
gress at the expense of the public
in joining in any request for higher
| prices. =
''It is this realistic and construc-
tive view of the wage price profit
relationship which GIN spokesmen
historically call revolution" he said
"If GINS rehash today of Walter
Gordon Merritt's (GM attorney
speech yesterday before the Presi-
dents fact-finding board represent
ed the thinking of all American
Evening star., 1945-12-30
UIithi Is Decommissioned
As Nayy's Repair Base
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PEARL HARBOR, Dec. 2s.-
Ulithi atoll, a cluster of tiny coral
islands $50 miles southwest of Guam
which was built into a tremendous
secret repair and supply base for the
Pacific Fleet, is returning to oblivion
The Atoll command was decom.
missioned two days ago, the Navy
said today. and all that is left tc
mark one of the largest naval opei
ations of the war Is a weather OBJ.
servation station.
Few ever heard of Ulithi Atoll ex.
cept the men of the Navy who lab
ored there. 1t was an answer to the
Japanese question Of how the United
States Navy could operate so effec-
lively over long supply lines.
Early in September of 1914 the
Japanese abandoned Ulithi and two
weeks later American landing forces
took over. Within a short time the
secret base was in operation.
Floating drydScks, hospital ships
and large repair ships soon converted
Ulithi into valuable base. ....
Evening star., 1945-12-30
BY w. Fl. SHIPPEN, Jr.,
Aviatinn Editnr nf The Star

Whether President Truman took
an unreasonable risk when he flew
to Missouri and back for Christmas
remains an open question here, with
most air transport experts siding
with the President and many lay
men still convinced neither trir
should have been undertaken in
such adverse weather.
While low ceilings, icing con-
ditions and a heavy overcast above
had grounded commercial operations
when the President left here Christ
mas Day, and the weather was little
better when he landed here Friday
the fact remains that his big, four
motored Sacred Cow carried per-
sonnel and equipment to cope with
almost any forseeable emergency.
On the other hand, similar C-54
encountered rough going on the
ground and in the air both ways and
was forced to pass up National Air
port on its return here Friday eve
ming with news, radio, camera and
Secret Service men accompanying
the Chief Executive.
Can Outstrip Regular Planes.
With more power, range. blind
landing instruments, and extra gas
oline to use in case of emergency,
the Sacred Cow can fly safely on
missions which CAA and airline
regulations hold too hazardous for
two-engined equipment of the COM
lines.
On his return here, Mr.. Truman
pleasant" trip both
ways and expressed surprise at the
concern for his safety felt in some
quarters. His C-54 had come
through the 900-foot overcast in
proper position for landing, although
it had been held up for As minutes
while a commercial and a Navy
plane made one unsuccessful pass
each at the runway before landing.
Press Plane Has Trouble.
The Sacred Cow was about an
hour late although it passed up an
expected landing in st. Louis.
The press plane had fairly
rough time of it.
The two Douglas Skymasters