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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
vvvVVVVvvv Odds and Ends

No less than 13,000 tickets were put out for the USR tenth annual outing at Quassapaug last Saturday, according to general chairman Ed McGrath who invited the Scovill softball teams, men and women to meet USRubber, Bill Rado pitch ing four hitter to beat the SERA men; while Scovill girls gained a standoff for the day by defeating the Naugatuck girls The NINE round main go, scheduled for Wor- cester Friday night (Hayes vs. Pro- gano) has been dropped, probably to give the boys a chance to get in shape for a ten round bout Lou Magnolia, Jr.; son of the famous New York boxing referee of the 1920 era got very tough break on the mixup of his scoring in the Abel Cestac-John Thomas bout last week at MISC; causing the we'll known ADJECTIVE ASSASSIN, Handsome Harry Balough to ari- nounce Cestae as the winner of . bout which Thomas won from the Battery to Harlem. No more DRAW decisions In New tork. either. Chair man Eddie Eagan has ordered which means there must be c payoff on all wagers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
WILLIAMS, NbA
 CHAMP, MEETS
 HATCHER HERE

After casting around for a boxing match that would draw" promoter George Mulligan and his match maker, Jimmy Voccola of Bridge port came up with lone for the book" It's Ike Williams of Trenton, N. J., the National Boxing Associa- tion's worlds lightweight champion and Jimmy Hatcher of Lake City, South Carolina, who will be remen- bered very well locally for his Wa terbury bouts at Randolph Cloves stadium, particularly the first in this state in which he defeated New Ravens "Snooks" Lacey, who was about as easy to beat in those days as Uncle Sam's income tax depart- ment.
 Non-TitIe Go
 The Williams Hatcher show goes to the Municipal Stadium, Thursday night, August 9th, Williams title will not be at stake, as both boys are to make 137 pounds, according to contract.
 Hatcher, now managed by the one oSAAA SA4Ay "A w CAAA O1 4NCW 1OA A, 4110 the makings of great lightweight, for he is fast, can box and hits hard. Williams, beaten recently in MISC by Willie Joyce, in a great tussle, does not have to be "sold" to the average fight fan, who knows Wil- Hams for the great little colored fighter that he is. who has blazed 8 meteoric trail in the flstic sky dur ing the past year.
 Matchmaker Voccola called today to announce that Billy Walker, the Oregon Navy 160 pounder, who made such hit on the Mauriello- Eagle card while defeating Kenny James of this city, will be seen in the six-round senii-f1nal with Clar- ence Wilkinson of New York city, a good colored "club" fighter. Johnny Duke of Hartford and Tony Vero of Stamford, an honorably dis charged U. s. Marine, are also paired in a sixer at 145 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
Boston Chorities Aided By Suffolk

Boston, Aug. 1-(UP) - About $200, 900. the proceeds expected from the last four days of Suffolk Downs 54-day horse race meeting, will be distributed to national and great CT Boston charities, according to Treasurer Edward F. Goode of the Eastern Racing Association, Inc.
 Goode said yesterday that the four-day charity meet would begin next Wednesday if the State Rac- ing Commission approves. The pro- gram will be highlighted by the $25, ,0O0 Mayflower Stakes next Wed- nesday and the $50,000 Massachu- sets Handicap Aug. Il, closing day of the season.
 Since Pearl Harbor, the racetrack has donated total of $957 900, pro- ceeds from 25 racing days, to war and local charities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
Blue Larkspur's "Get" Sold Today

Lexington. Ky, Aug. 1-UP)- Bidding for the progeny of Blue Larkspur, one of the outstanding sires of modern times, remained ths feature today of the annual summer yearling sales at the Keeneland race track.
 For the second straight day yes- terday, $30y000 was paid for a son of Blue Larkspur. The colt, out of Manic OHara, was purchased by Emil Schwarzhaupt and consigned by E. D. Axton of Louisville. Total sales for the day were $318.000.
 Jay Paley of Los Angeles who paid $S0,000 for bay son of Blue Larkspur out of Flaming Sword Monday.
 William Helis, Greek oil million aire from New Orleans, paid $15,500 for a daughter of Sir Gallahad III out of Proximity for yesterdays second highest sale price.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
YANKEES BEAT
 FERRISS FOR THIRD STRAIGHT
By CARL LUNDQUIST

NOAtCU 1ECSS 0t0A NVhECSpVAuChtJ
 New York, Aug. 1 - (UP)-When the Yankees gave Dave Ferriss his first bumps as a big leaguer after he had won eight straight games they let it circulate via the American League grapevine that the big rookie could be hit successfully If the batters waited him out.''
 After scoring their third straight victory over the handsome kid, yes- terday, it seemed evident that they knew what they were talking about. They beat him, 4 to 2 in 10 innings, for his fourth defeat against IT victories. They had to go beyond regulations distance, but they tag ged Ferriss for 10 hits, four by George (Tuck) Stainback. His last one, a single, drove in the winning run in the 10th after which Frankie Corsetti squeezed in another with a perfect bunt.
 Walt Dubiel pitched the Yankees to their sixth victory in eight games since Coach Art Fletcher took over the reins as acting manager for ail- ing Joe Mccarthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01

A driving, pfeching and putting contest for amateur golfers partici- pating in the $1o,0oo Victory Bond tournament, as well as completion of the kickers' handicap, low gross and low net for women will have been completed by next Sunday, Joe Brackep, municipal golf pro at East Mountain said today. The driving contest for men amateurs will be held from the tenth tee, starting at 2:30 p. m.
 Additional War Bond and mer- chandise prize winners were an- nounced in connection with the pro-amateur windup of the 25-day meet, in which ommy Armour of Rockledge was conspicuous by his absence. after a definite promise to be on hand. Stan Starzec, playing unattached as professional, won the driving contest Sunday with three 'pokes" averaging better than 240 yards.
 More Winners
 AIHong the amaCeurS, JACK SLfeW won a $25 war bond, as he paired with Lou Galby of Mill River for a best ball of 63. Frank Blietz, with pro Eddie Burke had GA; the for mer getting a $25 bond. Pete Burke of the Chase club and John Smol- skis split $22 in merchandise for a 65 best ball. Chet Wojack with 66 won $8 merchandise; Ernie Dyson and Sal Solowicki won $5.50 each in merchandise with 67's; Vic Zem- mons, 68. won $4 in merchandise; Tony Masone. low net of 65 won $3 in merchandise as did Tom Cronin low gross of 76 (best of amateurs) and Jack Carr's high score of 105 was rewarded with $3 in merchan- disc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
This Sporting World
Whot BoseboII
 Scouts Look For

In view of the three major league baseball Connecticut RYOUT CAMPS in Waterbury, Torrington an and New Britain this month, and last many fans and ambitious boys who like to play baseball may wonder just what isNgoing through big-league scouts mind, as he looks over" po- tential organized diamond talent in the various camps where teen-age lads are given chance to "do their stuff" with the scouts looking on. Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers have lined up such camps in Connecticut this month; the Pirate scouts having al- ready come and gone, while the Dodger camp at New Britain is over too; since July 23-24-25. NY Giants, with scouts Bob Trocolor and George Mack come to Torrington on August 18th.
 From the Brooklyn Dodger stand point, here's what the scouts con- sider qualifications for possible major league contract:
 The objective of every major league scout is to find boy who possesses the basic qualifications thaS will make him major leagu- CT.
 What are these qualifications?
 They are three, with a fourth added for good measure; first, 8 good arm; second, great running speed; third, hitting power.
 The fourth qualification is in the realry of the spirit. Does he want to play professional baseball more than anything else in the world? Is he willing to make the sacrifices involved in reaching the top? Is he willing to pay the price which has been paid for success by all those players who have worn the royal regalia of the ma jor leaguer?
 The scout looks at the boy as he will be five years hence. Some times it is three years hence. Sometimes it is six or seven years in the future.
 The sixteen or seventeen year old boy, however, will show the experienced scout those basic qualifications enumerated above which will warrant the scouts gamble on the boy.
 For a pitcher it means that he must have what the scout describes as "a major league fast ball" He need not of necessity possess a great curve because curves and other pitches may be developed.
 As a young boy he should be at least an average runner and his chances are much better if he has better than average running speed.
 Many young boys show natural aptitude as hitters. They hit with power and possess certain wrist action which marks them for greatness.
 Possession of these basic re- quisites will attract the attention of. scouts. Then comes the period of development. Boys are sent to minor leagues in smaller towns and cities of the nation; experi- enced managers are provided who enjoy the teaching function; op- portunities for development of basic ability are provided by the professional leagues and the boy rises as rapidly as his ability war; rants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
YOUNG WILEY
 GRID SQUAD
 HAS JULY DRILL
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Accent on Youth" is the neces- sary nucleus of the Wilby High School football squad of 1945 which had its first drill for the coming season last night at the Bunker Hill Stadium. About 20 boys reported in summer togs, 8 few of them with football shoes but otherwise dressed to do nothing more than 8 little running, kicking and pass-catching and throwing; with a few forma- tions also tried out so that they might become familiar as soon as possible with the fundamentals of football.
 Completely forgotten, the writer judged, by the spirit they put into their work, was last season, in which Wilby was on the short end of the score every time out. Principal Joe Kennedy, since retired, stopped the game in mid-season, fearing injuries but it was resumed again, upon peti- tion of the students (girls in par ticular) when call for more can- didates produced about 15 boys, many of whom gave up part time jobs to play football so that their school team could finish out the season.
 Plenty Of Spirit
 They didn't win a game, but they finished the season, and that's the spirit that may allow them to taste victory more often than not when the high school grid sport gets un- der way in late September or Octo- Der.
 Assistant Coach Earl Dillon was in charge of the drill last night, when Athletic Director Tom Purcell was unavoidably delayed out of the city. Young as they are, on the av- erage,- the Wilby kids, coming out for the team, are from 13 public and parochial schools include the fol- lowing: Harris Knight, end, (Wash- ington); Bob Poulter, end, (Web- ster); Captain Ed Cavanaugh, tack le, (St. Margaret's); Dan Pestone, guard, (Webster) Jack Rush, guard, (Driggs); Billy Darlington, center, Bunker HID Nick Pirro, guard, (Tinker); Bob Paoli, guard, (Tink- er); Jake" Lawlor, tackle, (Sts. Peter-PauD; Jack Lezotte, end, (An- derson); Ken Accuosti, back, (St. Thomas); Hubert Ray end, Glen dricken); Louis Gugliotti, back, (Webster) Larry zollo, back, (Web- ster); Jack Danaher, back, Wash ington); Drank Datelle, back, (Tink- er); Jimmy Ahrens, back, (Sprague) George Lenoce, back, (Kingsbury) and Frank Campbell, back, (St. Mary's).
 Two Captains
 Mario Quattro, a standout foot baller last year, who suffered a broken leg, is a co-captain with Ed Cavanaugh; but has not decided up- on playing football this season, due to last seasons injury. At any rate, he was not on hand last evening.
 Wilby is expected to open the sea- son with Plainville High, in Sep tember. Plainville, formerly coached by "Whitey" Pieurek who goes to West Haven High. He is also an in- fielder with the Fred Davi Brasscas this season.
 Football in July? "Why Not" ask ed the young Wildcats, If it will heln llS in September,'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
By United PPessD
A MEnICAN LEAGVE

New York ti.evsns iO.O at Bos. ton (wIinou ssf).
 PhiIadelphia tchrlstopher li.i and knerr 2.O at Washington tflerretti e-s and Leonard iisD rhleaEo tLopst s.O at Cleveland (firomek j3.h).
 tt. Louis trotter 7.i0) at Detroit (ff0ut asI0).
 NATIONAL LEAOuH
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 riaelnngsl lf'agier lsn nt co. Louis if' Barrett ias7i night,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
Loumon Tops Lona

Providence. R. l.. Aug. i-(UP)- Earl bowman, 204, Of Detroit unar- imously decisioned Louis Long, io4, of Chicago In their nine-round sea- ture bout before i.243 fans who paid . gross gate of t2.aea ct the Rhode Island auditorium last night.
 In preliminaries: Nanny Cabral, i6o. East Providence. stopped John- ny Riley. ibi. Worcester. Mass. CD; Roland Comes. ils. Fall River, Mass. unanimously deelsloned Charles Miller. tfe. Providence lDi joo llho jtr1ey kid) blaekvood,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
RED SOX

E-N W so ne, 2B- Stirnweiss | Metheny, Stainack, Lazor, Lake Soc.-Metheny. DP-Crosetti, Stirn- | weiss and Etten; Newsome, Lake | and Camilli. Left-Yankees 10, Red Sox 10. BB-Off Dubiel 5; Ferris 4 SoAby Dubiel 3, Ferriss 6. Empires l-Passarella, Stewart, McGowan and Rommel. Time-2:20. Hal Wins 17
 The other big American League winner, Hal Newhouser, got little i more extra inning support, winning his 17th game for the Tigers in the 18th when Jimmy Outlaw singled tc beat the Browns at Detroit, 5 to 4 Newhouser himself swooped in with the winning run after grounding single past Pitcher Sigmund Ja- kucki.
 The relief pitcher Pete Center gained a to victory over the White Sox at Cleyeland, pitching scoreless ball after the fifth. Johnny Dickshot hit homer for Chicago. Del Bissonette's first day as man. ager of the Braves was hectic one in which he saw practically every thing happen in split of double header with the Giants at New York. The Braves ended their los ing streak at 10 games by winning the second game, g to 4 with a five run rally in the 18th. They lost the opener in the last of the ninth, 4 to 3.
 Workman's second homer spot lighted the Braves slump-busting rally in the nightcap. Buddy Kerr hit Giant homer in the second game and Manager Mel Ott got his 499th major league homer in the opener. Tommy Holmes got 8 second game homer and Whitey Wietel- mann hit one in the opener for Boston.
 One Apiece
 The Reds made it two out of three over the Cardinals at St. Louis by splitting a double header. St. Louis took the opener, to 3, when Al Jurisich, making his first start since May IS, turned in a tight six-hit game for his initial win of the sea- son.
 Bucky Walters, returning to his favorite habit of beating the Card inals, gave Cincinnati five-hit, 2 to o. shutout in the second game. It was his 10th victory but his first this year over the Cards. Eddie Mil- ler's homer provided the margin of victory.
 The Philadelphia As at Washing ton and Brooklyn at Philadelphia Phils double-headers were postpon- ed because of rain.
 
 YESTERDAYS STAR - Charley Workman of the Braves, whose two second game homers highlighted 6 9 to { victory over the Giants which ended a l0-garne Boston losing streak. The Giants won the opener ( to 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
Inter-Church
 Games Toniqht

Final games of the second round Inter Church Softball league will be played tonight, weather permitting with no less than three teams shaf- irg top honors Hill, First Lutheran and Mill Plain Union, each having lost but one game in four starts. The first round win- ner Mill Plain will meet the second round winner for the league title; unless, of course, MP also cops the second round.
 Games Tonight
 Mill Plain vs Second Cong. at Brass Mill, No. 3 (Mobile).
 St. Johns vs Bunker Hill at B. H. Stadium, (NapolD.
 First Lutheran vs St. Paul's at Hopeville, (HoebeD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
UNDEFEATED
 C.Y.O. TEAMS
 MEET .T0NIC|7

Two of the four undefeated teams in the CYO baseball league have been paired this evening in the fea- ture contest of five tilts listed for action in the eastern and western division of the popular early evening circuit. St. Lucy's and Sts. Peter and Paul, both winners of all three games played to date, will cross bats at Fulton Park in what should be a top-notch ball game with Johnny Denardo, Crosby pitcher with a no- hit game to his credit for St. Lucy's in the CYo league probably oppos- ing Frank Nastri on the mound for the east end entry.
 Immaculate Conception and St. Thomas the 3-4 teams of the east ern division are paired in another game scheduled tonight; while the St. Michael's and St. Joseph game should be tops in the western divi- sion. All games start at 6:15 PM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
Bross. Benrus Victory Golf PIoy 9 To O-0 Final Sunday

Darkness broke up a nine inning softball game without a run last night as American Brass and Ben- rus could get nowhere with each other in the feature I. R. A. con- test in the national division.
 Bristol Company and Scovill- Wa terville put on the thriller, a 2 to 6 vii, for Bristol while Farrell Foun- dry bested Chromium 8-l; Lux set back CLIP by 9-1 and Eyelet coasted to a l4-S victory over Steel Ball, in the 2 run game.
 In the eighth inning of the Brass- Benrus game. ABC had two on base with no outs, but Red (Ruffing) Radke was right there with a clutch" pitching job that famed Foruccu and Monti and forced Mar zano to pop out, retiring the side. For such feat, Red was to get personal handshake from Roy Beg ley. Benrus personnel director at high noon today, and he will auto- graph any thing but checks from to 1:l5 p. m.
 A single by oLeary brought Far reH three runs in the second inn ing. Scores:
 Benrus .... 900 900 OOO- Q Amer. Brass :. 900 GOO O0O- 2 Radke and Santagotta; Pelky and MarSana. Umpire-Crichton.
 Bristol :: =. 900 ssO o1-717 5 Scoyil tWat.) 11O POI To- 6 l3
 Galullo and Kosmoski; Morriman and Hloihan. Umpire-Lantz. Farrel ....... 152 GOO K 8 II 0 United Chrom.. 010 OO2 r. 1 Wujeik and Beasoliel; DeBellis and Possidento.
 Lux .......... 900 012 6-9 2 C. L. & P. ... 900 900 i- I
 Denze and Ulinski; Kearney and Stone. Umpire-Mastrian EyeIet .. 532 O3O lii r2 Steel Ball .... 00i 002 5-S II 2 DeSantis and Sudol; Seymour and Franco. Umpire--Kenny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
RoiIwoy Express SoftboII Sunday

Johnny East Mountain Golfer" Burns. City's popular golfer, will show his Railway Expressmen in action against Jack Squire" Pal- matters Part Timers next Sunday afternoon in the first of a softball series of games at Brassco Park at 3 o'clock. Four umpires have been assigned to handle this game, who are Rueben Chapman, Bill Vance. Ed Barry and Shorty Lameroux.
 Johnny Burns will have the fol- lowing available for Sundays game: Jimmy Duggan. Jimmy Lango. Pie Donnelly, Musch Lavallee. Armand Alexandro. Tony Peressa. Bill Mar denti, Frankie zigato. Freddie Rosa. Charley Barber and Al Shea.
 Jack Palmatier's lineup is as foi- lows: Tony Sparano. Harry Ciassey. Al Lepore. Nell Fortin. Edmond Mikiinevieious. Al eavaikis, Johnny stankus. Jimmy poolady, Al Jon- Ikas, John o'connell, Tony zuka, Bob Martin.
 The winner of the series will be given q chance at the crack New Haven Expressnien softbali team. @~~~~~~~-N-@-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
EASTERN DIVISION
WESTERN DIVISION
SCHEDULE

Wednesday (Eastern Division) 6:15, Immaculate Conception vs. St. Thomas, Hamilton Park No. l (MontD; St. Lucy's vs. SS. Peter & Paul, Fulton (Barone); St. Francis Naugatuck vs. St. Francis Xavier Naugatuck UaChance).
 Wednesday (Western DiviSion) 6:15, St. Michael vs. St. Joseph, Hamilton No. (Evon); St. Johns vs. St. Ann's, Washington (Quilter)
 Thursday (Western) SIS, Mt. Carmel vs. Blessed Sacrament, Ham, ilton No. 1, (AhearrO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
Maybe Babe Would Be Wizard As Manager
 By DAN PARKER
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 Whether league proving ground tried though he is of basebalIs mmOra, right give a moot point However Col Lettuce seewhaOugO MacPhan writ off this lost himself try
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
Mccarthy Better"

Buffalo. N. Y, Aug. i-(UP)- Manager Joe Mccarthy of the Yankees said today he was feeling much better" but that the final de- cision on whether he would return to the team hadn't been made as yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
TALL HTT OR TALL TALE?

CIncInnatI-T'he Reds were talk ing about stall fly balls" in the Crosley field dugout recently and Hod LAsenbee came up with the No. 1 tale. He insists Babe Ruth once hit c ball 60 high that he had % duck the ball when it came down with Ruth standing on second base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01

ibb, Paterson. N. q, stopped Gene Doulden. ife, Providence f2); Alex Rebark, i73. pawtucked, unhnimous- lydoelnionod Ed Wnrdo|l Waahines inslon. i}1, Worcester CO,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
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AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results New York 4, Boston 2 Detroit 5, St. Louis (12 inns.) Cleveland 6, Chicago 5 Philadelphia at Washington (2, '. rain)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
EASTERN LEAGUE

Hartford at Utica (rain) Albany 8, Binghamton 1 (1st) Albany g, Binghamton 4 (2nd) Scranton 2, Elmira 5 (1st) Elmira IT, Scranton (2nd) Wilkes-Barre 6. Williamsport (12 innings)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
AMERICAN LEAGUE fIIAaAin9 RatRmAnl
Horne Rnns
ON THE RUN

State College. Pa Penn States track teams have won i0a Of the dual meets since ie0o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Ye.terday,s Resulta

New York 4, Boston (1st) Boston g, New York 4 (2nd. 1; innings)
 St. Louis {, Cincinnati (1st) Cincinnati 2, St. Louis (2nd) Brooklyn at Philadelphia @, postponed, rain)
 (Only games scheduled)