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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1945-12-22

In the days of the droughts that harassed Montana
dry land farmers these with rather grim humor gave the
state the title of the next year. state This because
every summer when the crops burned up the ranchers
sought to cheer themselves with the hope that next year.
it might be better.
And now the SMALL oil operators are having to adopt
the same philosophy. When we say SMALL operators we
mean the thousands who produce CRUDE OIL only and
who market CRUDE OIL only.
These have recently been told by SNUG government
officials that they ought to be happy and content because
the MARKET PRICE OF REFINED PRODUCTS is at a
very satisfactory level
That does not make sense does help mitigate
the anger of the dwndng few who feel they have been
sufficiently pushed around No matter the price of
fined products is allowed to to astronomical heights
it does not help in teghest the independent producer
He forced by the government sell his crude dictated
prices.
is wonder the independent producer is bitter No
wonder his only hope that next year may bring
enlightened and friendly policy from those government
servants" who now WELD despotc power
And wonder operators generally are hanging
They want to be of voting at the national election
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1945-12-22

oil thinned the mud and water
began coming into the hole
again. If this well has topped
the Ellis at 1876 feet, as be-
lieved, then it is checking about
80 feet higher than the Ellis
sand in the discovery well, as
near as can be ascertained.
Meantime, Continental-Brown
No. l, northwest offset to the
Schrock-Fifer discovery WELL
Thursday set pipe at 1882,
through the porous section of
the Ellis sand, and will gun
perforate and test.
Slightly more than a quarter
of mile east and slightly north
of the Chamberlain well, and
slightly more than d quarter of
mile north and slightly east
of the O'Dea-Dunlap No. 5, Bill
Hanlon is ready to spud in his
No. / Mitchell.
Interestingly enough, these
three wells-the O'Dea-Dunlap,
the Chamberlain and the Han
lon-form the points of reg
ular triangle, in almost the
exact center of which is the
5,775-foot dry hole drilled by
the Standard of California and
AFRO companies.
The O'Dea-Dunlap No. 5 is on
land now owned by William
Brindley. The deepening was fl
nanced by Brindley, by Joe
Murphy, and by Spencer & Liv-
ingston, on 415-acre lease on
which a third interest is held by
each of the three participants,
according to field report.
Incidentally. it is doubtful if
any well ever drilled in Montana
had so many disinterested oil
men pulling for it. This is a
result of the admiration felt by
many for the team of Spencer &
Livingston, who fought for 70
days to carry the discovery well
to 1894 feet, despite the handi-
cap of a rig supposed to be
capable of making hole and
handling pipe to much lesser
depth.
The full field report:
sCHROCK-FIFER NO. L.
CELLS Discovery Weifl
NV NV NV 21-15N-30E
Flowing 1875 barrels of 51-gravity oil
daily from Ellis sand, at 1894
SCHROCK-FTFER NO. p
Sc NV NV 21-15N-30E
COMPLETION 1885; top Ellis 1892
I'd. 1403. Flowing WELL SIS BOPD.
SCHROCK.FIFER NO. B.
SW NV NV 21-15N-30E
Top Ellis 1414. Cored to I'd, 1896
Flowing 90 BOPD.
SCHROCK-FTFER NO. a.
NE NE NE 20-15N-30E
COMPLETION. I'd, 1923 Top Ellis
1891; flowing 288 BOPD.
SCHROCK-FIFER NO. s.
$50 it. E. of Discovery Well
COMPLETION. I'd, 1924 Top Ellis
1890. Flowing ITS BOPD.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NO. T.
NE SW NV 21-15N-30E
Voc, 1903.
CONGRATULATIONS NO. T.
Sc Sc Sc 17-15N-30E
Testing through perforations. I'd, 1922
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1945-12-22

This advertisement Is of a series, sponsored
by Montana Independent oil producers, TO acquaint
the producers with facts vital their welfare, and
from time TO time 90 acquainf the public with of
the problems now confronting this vital industry.
These advertisements win be continued throughout
1885,
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1945-12-22
Texas Co.

by Texaco this week are in and
surrounding the General Pet.
block.
The area is virtually INFESTED,
though the few wells put down
so far have had significant
showings of both oil and gas,
in varied horizons.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1945-12-22

An executive of a large rubber
company says postwar needs for
rubber and plastics can keep the
synthetic-rubber industry oDerat-
ing at near its wartime capacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Crosby's Track And Field cam Easy Winners

Crosby High schools Well-bal- anced and Well-trained track and field squad ran away with West Haven high runners. jumpers and weight men 66 to 29 yesterday at Municipal Stadium Tom Phelan and Al Fischang of Crosby fur nished added interest when they raced 1-2 in the 100 yard dash and ran evenly in the 22O to finish in a tie when both hit the wire" at the same time, 239 for the run. Phelan nicked Fishang in the 100 by the width of a mint leaf; in 10.6, while SimonSon, Mascoi, Latmer, Perelli and Randall won by high jump, broad jump, javelin and dis GUS throw for Crosby. Tom Phelan's IA points was high individual score of the day.
 West Haven won the mile run, when Paradis and Foley finished 1-2. Summary
 100 yard dash-Won by Phelan co; 2d, Fischang GO; Sd, Winfield tW. H) Time 1O6.
 22e yard dash-Tie for first be- tween Pheuan co and Lischang co; 2d, Winfield (W. H). Time 23:9.
 40 yard run-Won by Perkins co; 2d, Gold (W.H) 3d, Slomowitz (W. H) Time 54.7.
 SSO yard run-Won by O'Connor (C); 2d paradis (W. H) Sd Lie breich co. Time 2:06.6.
 Mile run-Won by Paradis (W. H); 2d Foley CW. H) Sd Walker co. Time 5;00.7
 $50 yard relay-Won by Crosby (Phelan, Pritchard, l. a m r and Perkins,. Time 1:39.
 Shot put-Won by Mascoli co; 2d Epadoni (W. HD Sd Phelan co. Distance 70 1t 3 in.
 Discus throw-Won by Randall co; 2d Perelli GO; Sd Quinn (W. HD Distance 107 fl. in.
 Javelin throw-Won by Perelli co; 2d. Camp (W. H) Sd Pond (W. HD Distance 142 it. 10 in.
 High jump - Won by Simonson co; 2d, Quinn (W. H) Sd, Paradis (W. H) Height fl. in.
 Running broad jump - Won by Latimer co; 2d, Phelan co; Sd, Quinn (W. H) Distance IS it, in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Radcliffe Girls To Race Harvard

Cambridge, Mass, May IT. (UP)- Reports-if you can believe them were rife in this university city today to the effect that crews from Radcliffe (girls) and Harvard (boys) would stage little private regatta on the Charles river Saturday.
 Spokesmen from the Radliffe varsity and the Harvard informals' said that their crews would race over a half-mile course and that it would be a history-making en- gagement.
 However. Miss Harriet Clark, physical education director at Rad cliffe, and Carroll Getchell, acting Harvard athletic director, said they had given no official sanction for the race.
 Getchell said he had been ap- preached by a group of undergrad uates who wanted to organize a pickup" crew to meet Radcliffe.
 Miss Clark said she knew about the plans but said the girls might make a better showing if they had been more faithful in practice.
 Word was that the Radcliffe crews practice had been somewhat spasmodic-that they only had rowed together four times and spent a fair share of their practice hours idling on the float of the Browne & Nichols school boathouse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
High Schools To Wait And See

Chicago, May IT. (UP)-The Ma tional Federation of State High School Athletic Associations recom- mended today that state high school tournaments in which preliminaries already have been held be carried through.
 The federation issued statement in answer to an office of defense transporta ton program calling for elimination of meets which would involve use of transportation facll- ities beyond a suburban area.
 H. V. Porter, executive secretary said that high schools seldom used the more critical means of trans portation in travelling to sports events. He said that the schools should wait and meet next years problems as they arise.'
 The official said that high school athletic associations had been care fully observing ODT transportation rules. He said that the new ruling probably would not make much diff ference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
(Reg. U. S. Pat. Off,
 By JACK CUDDY limited Press Staff Correspond

\
 New York, May 17-(UP)-With II straight victories to the Dodgers credit, Manager Leo Durocher was mighty happy as he climbed into the gladdest rags worn by any manager in the major leagueS-olive green sports shirt, mouse gray slacks and toost-broWn sports jacket.
 Laughing Leo was surrounded, crowded and enmeshed by sports writers who wanted to know, How come?"
 AS Durocher ran the ganlut of his garment, he said this and he said that. Most of his conversation naturally had to do with Brooklyns 3-1 victory yesterday over Pitts burgh. But, while combing his sparse brown hair. he admitted that the Dodgers recent winning streak was due partially to the club meet ings before each game.
 He said, These club meetings are the most serious I've ever seen. Everyone - particularly the new pitchers-bring their brains to bear during these meetings. As a result, they do out onto the field well edu- cated. And they've been living up to that education"
 This caused a report to remark: The daily win" in the clubhouse is helping the Dodgers achieve a daily win on the field.
 Durocher put down his hair brush before the mirror and said, You've got something there"
 Durocher knew that daily win" was applied jestingly to every club house meeting throughout the ma- jor and minor leagues. Those meet ings, shortly before each game, were held to take the opposing team apart to study it's batting weaknesses and other playing pecu- liarities - and to change signals if necessary. The brain work in those meetings was supposed to beat the opposition before it took the field. Hence it was a daily win" before the first pitch
 Durocher said, 'I'd be liar if I said the team wasn't playing better than I expected. It's playing like flgured it might if it went all out. But what manager expects his team to go all out during the first month Of the season. Particularly when you have young pitchers upon whom you can't depend - and squad that you don't know much about until you shuttle and re- shuttle it."
 Lipp Leo said he had got sur- prslng help from such question: mark pitchers as Vic Lombardi, Roy Pfund, Tom Seats and Hal Gregg. He said, these questionable pitchers have buckled down at every pre-game meeting - learning everything they could - and re- memoerlng it when they faced the different batters.
 They set the pace in attentive ness in our club meetings - meet lngs that were mighty serious be- cause none of the experts figure us to do much. Our boys went into those meetings knowing that on paper we were figured as a second- division club. Instead of being dis couraged by such rating, they bore down more and more at the meet lngs - and on the field - trying to prove the experts wrong."
 Outflelder Dixie Walker. last years champion batsman of the ma JorS. agreed with Durocher. He said. we have been getting unexpected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
MORT COOPER QUITS CARDS
 SANS NOTICE
By JOSEPH NOLAN

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Boston, May 17-CUP)-Another round in the salary battle between pitcher Morton Cooper and the St. Louis Cardinals management was in the offing today following Coop CTS suspension by manager Billy SouthWorth.
 Southworth suspended Cooper yesterday after the big right handler left the Cardinals without notice presumably to go to St. Louis for another salary conference with club president Sam Breadon.
 Breadon, however, was In RocheS- ter, N. Y, transacting business with the teams farm club there. Advised of Cooper's suspension, he said, "The matter is entirely in South Worth's hands"
 "The last I saw of Cooper was ir the hotel Tuesday night South worth said Frankly, don't know what is wrong. You'd think, though. the way we are situated for pitchers that he would have said something to me about going-given me a little warning. We're really in bad shape for pitchers now with Max Lanier going home to North Carolina for induction and with Ted Wilks and George Dockins having arm trouble"
 Wants To Leave
 Most of the speculation here cen- tered around the fact that Cooper probably would attempt to persuade Breadon to sell or trade him to an- other major league club.
 The big fellow told some Of his team mates that he was worried over sickness at home. He had been Southworth's selection to pitch the opener of yesterdays double-header with the Braves in which the Cards lost both games.
 The salary dispute developed af- ter Cooper and his brother, catcher Walker Cooper, signed contracts calling for s12,50O each. When shortstop Marty Marion later signed for Sl3,50O the Coopers demanded a raise to s15,000, threatening 70 quit baseball if the money was not forthcoming.
 After conferring with Breadon several times, the Coopers went to Leslie O'Connor, secretary of the commissioners office. He in turn referred the matter to the office of the economic stabilization director to determine whether the CooperS were eligible for raises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Toft 4, Kent l
Special to the Democrat)

Watertown, May 16-Taft Prep could not score against Kent until the lucky seventh" inning, but its baseball squad broke loose with a four run barrage which was plenty good enough to win a Al ball game, after the losers had scored in the sixth. Each team got hits, Powers and pitcher Fliess, two each for Taft; Lambert and Fearing two apiece for Kent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Sub For ZuIIo

Boston, May 17-(UP)-Light- weight Rocky Progano of Stam- ford, Conn, was signed as a substi- ute today to replace Jerry Zullo of Chelsea in a 10-round bout at the Boston Arena tomorrow night with Steve Kronis of Boston.
 Zulle announced that he would not appear but gave no reason and 1t was indicated that the Massa- chusetts boxing commission would be asked to take suspension action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17

to entering the service, returning to the league last Sunday and did a commendable job behind the bat in the Hills-Branford game.
 Danny OLeary, former Contelco star, has decided to remain with the Eagles. Danny likes playing at Hamilton park where he made many friends several years ago as a member of the Thomas Club.
 Although not yet being com pelled to use red ink, in spite of the bad weather officials, are planning series of exhibition games to boost the league treasury.
 The players are loud in their praise of park caretaker John Sul- livan and his assistants for the splendid shape of both diamonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Community Clubs Set For SoftboII

In the newly formed Community Club Softball league, scheduled for its first games, Friday, May 25, Marty Abbott and East End teams will meet with North End and Pearl street also scheduled. Washington Park is not listed as yet but may get in the league before first games are played.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE
~ U Af' = R Home Runs
Hartford Wins

Hartford, May 17-CUP)-Sent into the game as replacement for Bert Pultz who complained of a sore side, centerfelder Ed Rogers accounted for both runs as Hart ford trimmed its Eastern league rival, Binghamton, 2-1 last night.
 It was the second consecutive defeat of Binghamton, and ran Hartford's winning streak to five.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
CALLS PRACTICE

Coach Eddie O'Donnell of the Im- maculate Conception CYO baseball squad has called practice session for the boys, scheduled for p. m. this evening on the Hamilton Park expected to be on hand at the time No. diamond; with all concerned named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Leovenworth 12-1 Over Seymour 9

An unexpectedly weak Seymour high baseball team offered little or nc opposition to Leavenworth high yesterday, the Tech club winning a 12 to l game at Municipal Stadium. Tech got 4 runs in the first inning and after that it was Katy, bar the door" as five successive singles were recorded in the opening in ming. Nardozzi, Leavenworth pitch CT gave up hits and lone run; seventh inning single, an error and two walks allowing the Sey- mour run, Burgess hitting well for the visitors; Piersall, Ciarlone, Mix lenevich and Tracy hit hard for LIS. Score:-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
HAWLEY

Runs-Fahy 3, Walsh 4, Healey 3, Skelly, Garrity, McKenna, Murphy B.. McAree, Farrell Errors - Fahy. R. Watkins, J. Watkins 2, Morgan, Cochran, Quinn, Chappios, Lillis. Runs batqed in-Fahy 3, McKenna 3, Skelly, Healey, Walsh, Suhanon- ski. Two base hits - Fahy. Stolen bases-Fahy 3, Walsh 4, Skelly 2, Garrity, McKenna, Murphy 4, Me Aree. Savrifices-R. Watkins. Left on bases-Sacred Heart 9; Hawley 10. Bases on balls-off McAree s, Morgan &. Hits-off McAree, in ' innings 3; off Morgan in T innings 13. Struck out by McAree s, Nor gan S. Passed balls-Suhanonski 7. Winning pitcher - McAree. Losing Morgan. Time-1t5O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Sacred Hearts
 Swomp Newtown

Three victories in three starts IS the sterling baseball record compiled by Sacred Heart High team, a 17-1 winner over Hawley school of New town yesterday Bob McAree's three hit pitching held the losers in check after the opening inning; Bill Walsh getting of the Hearts B bingles. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Sixth Grade Troop

In Sixth Garde baseball league play yesterday, Mary Abbott and Bishop were winners over Kingsbury and Slocum in high-scoring games. The MA boys won 13 to 8 over Kingsbury; J. Cavanaugh and Ri- naldi allowing Kingsbury but two hits Bishop had two big innings for an IS to Il victory over the Slocum squad as Calling twirled a four hitter for the winners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
C.Y.O. Game

Harrington. McKenna and Dona- hue batted Sts. Peter and Paul CYO baseball squad to 10-1 victory over St. Joseph's in a practice game yes- terday at Hamilton Park; Donahue giving the Liths but five hits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Notes

Reports emanating from the Brooklyn section have it that the club from across the bridge will be well heeled for "Packy" Sheas Tribes this week -end.
 With Ted Grabeck due to join the Brasscos Sunday, the Avigs will nave fitting replacement in Bill Rolling, speedball artist of the Bridgeport American Brass nine.
 Coach Boots" Jarvis of Ansonia high, former Holy Cross diamond luminary, is also due to join the defending champs for the Hill game.
 Roy Murphy's Eaeles certainly ex- ploded their bats all over the place last Sunday in whipping Pat Quill ter's Hills, 15-2. They have been selling us too short" says Eddie Andrews, Coach Murphys right hand man.
 When the Eagles play at Bran ford Sunday, it will mark the first time ln the leagues history that City league game was ever played on an out-of-town field.
 Joe Samoska, erstWhile North End Thomas club manager. opincs that the present crop is the best performing bunch of players that have ever graced the league rosters.
 Sol Mishkin, Yankee scout, at tended Sundays games and was Surprised at the brand of ball dis played by the City loop. Its bet ter than lot of minor loops have seen" said the Yankee goat hunter" Sol thought that Hap aeffernans booming triple to the knoll in deep eft center was the hardest hit hall of the afternoon.
 It's about time for Vic Radzevich of Torrington to make his annual appearance with one of the league teams.
 Jimmy Crichton who was an al- ternata "n the umpiring staff prior
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17

ly effective pitching; but We also
 have been getting unexpectedly tight fielding, and winning power at
 bat enough hitting power to score from three to eight runs a game. It's hard to beat a club hav- ing that combination of pitching, defense and punch"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
SEYMou
SEYMOUR .. 0 000 0O0 o O. LEAVENWORT 402 112 x-1:

Run S Perrone 2, Miklinevich Piersall ?, CoviAllo, Carlone ?. Tracy ?, Wisniski, Howard Nardozzi Err rors-Perone 5, Miklienvich. Miller. Thompson. Coviello. Runs batted in -Piersall, Carl one 2, Coviello, Howard 2. Miklinevich, Miller. Three base hits - Carlone, Tracy. Miklinevich. Stolen bases-Coviello 3, Evon, Burgess, Thompson. Per rone, Howard, Miklinevich. Left on bases-Leavenwo 4, Seymour IS. Bases on balls-off Thompson 2. Nardozzi 5, Domoczych l. Hits-off Thompson, 6 in 1-3 innings; off Domzych, in 2-3. Hit by pitcher by Nardozzi (Greywacz-Domoz Struck out, by Nardozzi 6, Thomp- son l, Domozych 1. Wild pitches Thompson, Donozych. Passed ball Anderson. Losing pitcher-Thomp- son. Umpire-O'Connor. Time-2:45.
 Wilby and Leavenworth are paired tomorrow at the Stadium, with Tor rington and Wilby to meet Saturday on the same field. Naugatuck goes to Ansonia Saturday while Crosby will take on a tough, winning team in Gilbert high at Winsted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
City League Gossip
Sundays Slate

Sundays Slate No. 1, 1:t5-Washingto Hills vs. Aviglianese. No. 1, p. m,-Tribunes vs. Brook Ens. Eagles at Branford. Hamden, bye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Games Tomorrow

Boston at Chicago New York at St. Louis (nighO Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Montreal 1, Newark ? Syracuse at Rochester frain) Baltimore at Toronto Uai Jersey City at Buffalo traIa)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Games Today

Games Today New York at Chicago Boston at St. Louis Washington at Cleveland c, twightHght and night Philadelphia at Detroit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

 Brooklyn 8, Pittsburgh Philadelphia s, Cincinnati 2 Boston ,, St. Louis 1st, 14 inns) Boston 4. St. Louis 1 (2nd) New York 6, Chicago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
Standings:

Yesterday (All games postponed, rain, wet grounds)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Last Nights Fights

Paterson. N. J.--Jimmy Mills, 147 9-4, Warren, O., outpointed Joe Lamotta, l49, New York, CD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Standings:
Games Today

Games Today Chicago at Polo Grounds Pittsburgh at Ebbets Field St. Louis at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Games Tomorrow

Games Tomorrow Chicago at Brooklyn (nighD Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburgh at New York St. Louis at Philadelphia (night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17
Grammar School BoseboII Results

Driggs, Walsh and Sprague were Grammar school baseball winners yesterday, all three losers scoring but two runs. Chase was the vic tim of one-hit pitching bby Conta- dini as Driggs won 6-2 game;
 big Walsh fourth inning brought an eventual 7-2 win for them in the wv north end special. Sprague of Waterville exploded an eight run second inning against Slocum to take the game 1l-2 as Lyons and Almeida gave Slocum but five hits.