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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
Break Up Mkan!'' Basketball Batlecry
By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
Omo 9-5 Over Tomi Toniqht

New York March B - (UP) -- Handsome Lee Oma of Detroit. the rings Cinderella Screwball." is favored at 9-5 to beat Young Tami Mauriello of the Bronx tonight in their heavyweight rubber match at Madison Square Garden.
 Ofa, the rags to-riches Russian who looks like a movie star and fights like a Freak, has so capti- vated New York fans that a crowd of 17,00O and gate of $90,000 are expected for his third tilt with Tami.
 The Detroiter, who year ago was a preliminary boy (of 28), is favored because he took the decis- ion over Mauriello by wide mar gin in their last engagement, Dec g.
 Tonieht's bout, like their two previous encounters, is scheduled for 10 rounds. Their first braWl, on Sept. g, did not go the distance Mauriello registered a knockout in the eighth round, after being floor ed in the second round.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
OHIO STATE, NYU EASTERN NCAA
 HOOP ANALYSTS
BY ROBERT DEINDORFER United Press Staff Correspondent

New York, March B. - CUP) - Ohio State and New York University were the finalists today in the east ern N.C.A.A. basketball tournaments, literally loafing in to provide leis- urely change of pace from the cur rent speed mania among big time college teams.
 Ohio State defeated Kentucky, 45 to 37 last night in deliberate de- fensive game which was retarded even more because of excessive fouling by both teams. New York University topped Tufts, 59 to A. The Violets were rated 30 point favorites. They were hard pressed to win by IS.
 Highlight of Ohio States victory was the fact that the teams made Il more fouls than field goals. The Bucks fouled 21 times and scored IT field goals while Kertucky com mitted l8 infractions and made Il baskets.
 Slowed Down
 Paradoxically, both teams built up outstanding won and lost records through the regular season with ast-breaking offenses. It appeared almost as if 1t had been case of coincidertal second guessing by the coaches, with each instructing his players to revert to delayed action game.
 Jack Tingle, top Kentucky player was carried off the floor with a sprained ankle and the Buckeyes lost Arnold risen and Rod Caudill in the second half for excessive fouling Don Crate paced the Ohio State scorers with five goals and flVc free throws for IS points. Tirgle led Kentucky with five goals and one free throw for H..
 Failure of the taller New YorR University team to control reoounos kept Tufts uncomfortably close much of the time and the Violets held only a 27 to 9 lead at half time Sid Tannenbaum was the leading scorer for the winners with seven field goals and three free shots TOT IT points. Bob Skarda of Tufts, Who went out on fouls early in the sec ond half, had seven baskets and one free throw for IS points. N. Y. U. and Ohio State play III the finals Saturday night. Ihe western N.C.A.A. playoffs begin al Kansas City, Mo, tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
Underdog Ice
 Teams Tn Lead
RY UNITED PRESS

The National League playoffs for the Stanley cup still were going in reverse today-the underdog Toron- to and Boston teams were upsetting Montreal and Detroit-and they were doing 1t on opposition ice.
 Toronto's Maple Leafs, who usually get drubbed whenever they appear in Montreal, won their seconc straight game there last night, 3 tc 2, while Boston made it two in a TOW at Detroit, to 3. The most remark able aspect of BoSton's victories E that they came after almost two seasons of solid reverses at the hands of Detroit during which the Bruins lost Is straight and had a tie at the finish of the regular sea-. son.
 Canucks Slow
 The Leafs resorted to fast, close checking hockey, bewildering the Canadiens who just couldn't get started until the final period. Ted Kennedy, Toronto center, who won the opening game for the Leafs, led the way again last night, making the first score in the opening period Montreal tied it in the second period on an unassisted shot by Emile Bouchard. Lorne Carr put Toronto in front again two minutes later scoring while goalie Bill Dornan was flat on his back.
 Nick Metz clinched the game fol Toronto with an unassisted shot near the end of the second period Elmer Lach registered for the Can adiens in the third period, but thai was their final effort.
 Boston's hopes suffered setback even in victory, however, because Herb Cain, top left Wingman suffer- ed a broken collar bone and frac- tured cheek in the first period when he was checked into the boards.
 2 Goals, 10 Seconds
 The Bruins took a quick first per iod lead on an unassisted goal by Jack McGill. Detroit actually was in the game for less .an two minutes in the second period when Art Jack son tied the score with goal. Bos- ton promptly rallied scoring two goals by Ken Smith and Paul Gladu in a space of 19 seconds to clincE the issue. Eddie Bruneateau of De- troit and Pat Egan of Boston made third period scores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
BYRNES 'W|TH'
 BASEBALL PRICK HINT TTO,OWNERS
BY CARL LUNDQUIST United Press Staff CoFrespOndent)

United Press Staff CorrespOndent)
 New York, March g. - (UP) - Further encouragement to baseball came today from National League President Ford Prick, who advised club owners that War Mobilizer James P. Byrnes ''corltemplates no action or ruling that will embarrass or interfere with baseball during the coming season."
 He even went further than that. By telephone he advised President Branch Hickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers at Bear Mountain, N. Y, that first baseman Howie Schultz would not be drafted and would be free to join the Dodgers in train irg there shortly.
 Significant
 The case of Schultz is signifi- cant one because he is among the 4-F baseball players whose cases have been made subject to War De- partment review after their most recent physical examinations. Pos sibility that the War Department intends to rescind that regulation re- quiring the draft cases of all pro- fessional athletes to be reviewed in Washington, was seen in Tricks re- port to Hickey.
 Baseball executives and other professional sports leaders charged that such reviews were discrimina- tory to the Athletics and urged that practice be set aside.
 Schultz recently was placed IT IA despite the fact that his six foot, seven-inches height is above maximum Army regulations. He saic he understood that the height rule was waived in his case but tha' final disposition to be forthcoming from Washington. The Dodger first baseman. now student at Hamlint University in St. Paul, Mnn., l. there awaiting call to the service ol the Dodgers.
 Rickey, commenting on Frlck' announcement, said that "obviouslI he has information on which to base his assurances"
 Full Confidence
 q don't know what 1t is," Ricke! said. Tt may be clarification O. Wednesdays ruling by the wa Manpower Commission on Profes sional athletes. Perhaps 1t J: knowledge about directives whlcl will be forwarded to all draft boards ' houo f,,lI confidence that what ht says is true. But the decision IS ul to Schultz.
 Prick would not comment beyond the formal statement which he sen all club owners.
 In it he said that "the only pos sible interference would be pendlns legislation ard we have no reason to believe that any presently con templated bill would interfere a all. On the other hand, 1t ma. help"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
Kenney Hoops 30 En Catholic Meet

Newport, R. T.. March 23-CUP) A new tournament record had been established as the annual eastern Catholic Interscholastic basketball tourney entered its sec ond day today.
 In one of the opening games yesterday Philip Kenney of Lasalle Military Academy of Oakdale. N. Y, hung up the single-game record of 30 points, His team beat Catho- lie Boys High school of Trenton N. J., 58-42.
 Another game saw LaSalle High school of Cumberland, Md, the de- lending champions, beat Fairfield. Conn, College Preparatory school 34-23
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
Rickey Pessimistic Depite Good Netcs"
Kentucky High School Youth
 Hongs Up Four-Yeor National Seorinq Record For Basketball
By NEA Service

By NEA Service
 Harlan, Ky, March 23.-Wallace V. Jones. six-foot four-inch Harlan high school center, has established what is believed to be a national four-year basketball scoring record. His total of 2162 points exceeds that compiled by John Abramovic of little Salem, w. Va, College in 1939-43. Brooms Abramovic tops the collegians in the record books.
 Jones' junior year was his most successful. He racked up BPS points and led his mates to the state championship.
 Wallace (Wah to mates and spectators) ran up 414 points as freshman. He added 259 points as a sophomore, although out of the first l2 games with injuries As a senior this year, he pushed 616 points through the basket during the regular season and has possibly three tournaments to go to amasS more.
 College coaches throughout the south have been watching him since he was a freshman.
 Coach Adolph Rupp of Ken lucky has been reserving a place for Jones for two years, but Uncle Sam has pushed all bidders aside until after the war. He must leave for induction March 19.
 Jones has been all-state twice in basketball, all-state end twice in football and all-state in base ball.
 Jones scored 68 points in one basketball game. He losses goals from all angles and distances, is most proficient on tip-ins. He's real ball hawk and andler. works the ball under the basket and frequently passes to a mate instead of making sure shot.
 Townspeople and coaches pro- claim him the most unasSuming star they have seen on the court.
 If war leaves no marks on l8- year-old Wah Jones. the coach who snares him easily could be qua 10 uoqvo szIId 9ul Su!7vu year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
Doyle 5-2 Pick Over R. zoneIli

Boston, March 23.-(UP)-1risn Jimmy Doyle, sweet swinging well terweight from San FrancEco. goes after his eighth straight eastern victory tonight when he faces the veteran trial horse Ralph Zannelli of Providence, R. l., in 10-round boxing match at Boston Garden.
 Undefeated in better than two years ring competition. Doyle cur rently is being groomed for crack at the 147-pound crown gracing the brow of Freddy (Red) Cochrane of New York who recently was released from the U. s. Navy.
 Plans call for Doyle to whip zannelli and then journey to the west coach where promoters are angling for the title bout. Though he's only 20, Doyle Is being favored over the Rhode Island ripper" at 5-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
State A.A.U. Swim Meet Lists 167

New Haven, Con-, March B. (UP)-Yale swimming coach Bob Kiphuth said today that 167 en- tries had been received for the Con- necticut Amateur Athletic union championshipsto be Esld Saturday in Payne Whitney pool, The pre- liminaries will start at 3 p. m., and finals at p. m.
 Among the competitors will be Yale, the Bridgeport and Nauga- tuck YMCA, Hillhouse high school, Bridgeport Boys Club, New Haven Swimming club and Canterbury Pre- paratory school, in addition to many unattached entries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
Bad n1intol1

Last nighs the Waterbury "Y' Women's 70" badminton tean. competed in match play for the first time at Central Y. M c. A. when they defeated Bristol Company 6-2.
 The "" gals had in their lineup, Kay Sullivan, Helen DaugcrGas, Maureen Castonguay, Mary Lou Parsons, Mary Nylen, Louise Russo.
 Kay Sullivan (W) paired in the first singles match of the evening to defeat Louise Matthews 1l-4. 11-3. In the second singles match Helen Daugredas (W), new uomer to the field of badminton, went to town when she defeated Betsy Coe (B) ll-0, 11-7.
 The promising doubles team of Kay Sulivan-Helen Daugerdas de- feated Koban and Stahl of Bristol Company, 15-3, 15-5 in the first dol- bles match of the evening. Tn the second doubles match, Maureen Castonguay and Mary Lou Parsons made their grand entrance and de- feated Bristol Company players, 15-2, l5-9.
 The third doubles match of the evening, D. Zink and l.. Mathews of Bristol Company fought hard but finally after winning the first ganl0 18-6 bowed to Maureen Castonguay and Mary Nylen in the next two. with 15-0, 15-6.
 Bristol Company rallied in the next match and zdanoWicz and Alncewicz defeated Mary Lou Par- sons and Louise Russo of Water. bury, 15-5, 15-7. In the next match, Kay Sullivan and Helen Daugerdas paired to defeat Betsy Coe and A. Bristol, l5-7, 15-9.
 In the last doubles match of the evening another match was chalked up for Bristol, when Zdanowicz and Alncewicz defeated Louise Russo and Mary Nylen, 15-7, 15-1O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
Nelson, Snead In Greensboro Open

Greensboro, N. C., March 23.- (UP)-Byron Nelson, the winner and Sammy Snead, the loser. in the most gripping golf battle in years, renew their rivalry today in the $7,5oo Greensboro Open along with a classy field of other pros and amateurs.
 Whether the two will be at dis advantage because of the 36-hole two-day playoff required to settle their tie for first place at Char lotte, N. C.. was question to be settled. They will go in with only one day of rest.
 The tournament, three-day 71 hole event, will be played over the Starmoupt course, considered one of the most difficult on the winter circuit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
UCONN-. -. - -. UConn Football

Storrs. Con, March 23,-(UP)- University of Connecticut today an- nounced a part of it's football sched- ule for next fall, with Lehigh be- ing listed for the first time.
 The games: Sept. 29, Bates; Oct 20, Maine; Oct. 27, Lehigh; Nov. 3 Middlebury; Nov. 10, New Hamp- shire.
 Coach J. o. Christian said three or four other games might be added The HuSkies lost only one game last season, to Bates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
Briefs Of The Troininq Comps

Cairo, III, March g. (UP)-The Cooper brothers battery of Pitcher Morton and Catcher Walker was back in action for the St. Louis Cards today, ready to perform as long as Uncle Sam doesn't break 1t up.
 Morton recently reclasSified 4-F appears safe for the season, but Walker is due to be taken for linn tied service shortly and said he would play as long as his draft board would let him. The Cards, still un- able to use their recently flooded diamond. hoped for their first out door workout today or tomorrow when Manager Billy Southworth arrives from Oxford, O.
 Frederick, Md, March 23. UP)- Veteran Outfielder Larry RoSenthal today became the first player with the Philadelphia As to take ad- vantage of the new war manpOwer ruling permitting baseball men to leave essential jobs. As soon as he heard of the ruling ROsenthal ad- vised Mack from his home in St. Paul, Minn., that he was leaving for camp. Manager Connie Mack said he expected two other men tC return to baseball because of the ruling. They are Al Jarlett, rookie right-handed pitcher from Toronto, and veteran pitcher, Manuel SalvO, drafted from Oakland.
 Atlantic City, N J., March 23. (UP)-The Boston Red Sox shifted their base of operations from nearby Pleasartville, N. J., to the conven- ticn Hall here for indoor workouts today because Of rain and cold weather. Manager Joe Cronin said the Army had offered the hall for the use of the team whenever 1t was needed. Outfielder Johnny Lazor reported yesterday. Cronin said he expected a number of other players shortly now that there is no fur them doubt about government ap- proval of baseball.
 r Georgetown, D. C., Mar. g. (UP) There were two sore arms and a pain in the neck in the Boston Braves camp today. Pitcher Nate Andrews came up with lame flip per after his first attempt at throw ing curve balls this spring and In- fielder Tommy Nelson had X-day plates taken of his teeth to deter mine whether they were causing the stiffness in his throwing arm. Mike Ulisney had the sore neck, caused by a boil
 Atlantic City. N. J., March 23. (UP)-Manager Joe Mccarthy re- vealed today that Mike Garbark, slated to be the first string New York Yankee catch, had decided to report for training after studying the war manpower commission rul- ing permitting players to leave es- eential industry. He said he would be here by Saturday from his Char lotte, N. C., home Mccarthy said other pjlayers likely to follow suit shortly were Watcher Bill Drescher Outfielder Russ Derry, Pitcher Bill Zuber and Infieiders Nick Etten ana Mike Milosevich.
 Bear Mountain, N. Y., March B fUPl-Brooklyn DOdger President Branch Rilckey indicated today that he and National League Batting Champion Fred (Dixie) Walker were about $8,0O0 apart on Salary and she doubted whether 'the people. choice" would be in the lineup at Ebbets Field on opening day. Hickey said lt was "a very bad thing to Introduce disparity of contracts nssong players of relatively equal mbllity." Walker wants about $2O,OOO esr l04S.
 xakeWocd, N. J., March g. (UP)
 l6auagef Mel Ott announced to- &Fy that he had scheduled two mo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23

games for the New York Giants in the "ODT Exhibition League" The newest contests are to be with the Coast Guard team at Curtis Bay. Md. next Tuesday and Wednesday following three games at Bainbridge, Md, agains the Navy Training nine. Ott said he figured the service teams woluld providE .sonething close to big league competition. T have just looked over their roster and it looks as if both camps have pretty strong clubs,' he said.
 French Lick, Ind, March g. (UP) Charley Grimm of the Chicago Cubs expressed doubt today that new manpower regula- tions for baseball players will bring back Bill Nicholson, National League home run champion now working :rl an ElktOn, Md, war plant. Nichoi- son never has been called up in the draft and Grimm believes he would be subject to a IA classifica- ton if he left his job. However, he is working cut currently with the Philadelphia Phils.
 Cape Girardeau, Mo, March p. CUP)-It still is a question whether one-ar1ned outfilder, Pete Gray, can hit big league pitching, but there is no doubt of his ability 70 maui minor league hurlers. The l944 Southern Association batting champ made three hits and drove in three runs for thhe St. Loupi' Browns yesterday in their 6 to 5 training camp victory over the Toledo Farm club.
 Bear Mountain. N. Y.. March 2S- 1 (U.P.) - Manager Leo DurOcher of the Brooklyn Dodgers was expected today to put his fiery third base man, Stan (Frenchy) BOrdagaraJ on the trading block because of ii feeling between them which haret into the open yesterday.
 DurOcher announced that ht would have statement regarding the affair before the training dril today. He said he also would holt q meeting of all of his players bu did not indicate what would be dis cuSsed.
 The verbal row began when Du rochester called off the teams in door drill at the West Point Mill tary Academy indoor cage whil' Bordagaray was at bat. The Frenci man didn't like having his time a bat cut short and said so. The rOv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23

Toledo, O.-(UP)-A pistol-pack- in'-packin' paperhanger's plea that the gun he carried up his sleeve was to protect his $S receipts did not satisfy the jury. The jury declared Stanley Lechlak, 48. was guilty of carrying a concealed weapon and sentenced him to the penitentiary for. from one to three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
STANDING
AMERICAN LEAGUE

The Hershey Bears took a com manding lead today in the second play series playoffs against Indian. apolis for the American League Calder cup, with their second straight victory.
 The Bears won on their home ice last night, to 2, to duplicate their previous victory at Indianapolis.
 The teams play at Hershey again Saturday night with Cleveland en- tertaining Buffalo in the first place series which is tied at one-all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
SMOKING HABIT IRKED

Toledo, O.-CUP)-Mrs. Eliza beth J. Savage sought divorce from her husband, William, because he frequently fell asleep" while smoking cigarettes. But Judge Paul w. Alexander granted the decree on grounds of gross neglect and awarded Mrs. Savage custody of the couples two children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
" Swim Meet

Tonight, the Naugatuck "Y' swimming team vii hold return match at the Central Y. M. c A. at 7:3O p. m. Last week the Wa terbury team travelled to NauEatuck to tie the Naugatuck team ?3-33. Tonight Waterbury will have It's Ir- termediate team out in full force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
Last Night Fights
By United Press

FltuSDurgn-Wlllle RuESell, l39, Columbus, O., outpointed Art CEoney) Robinson 147, Pittsburgh (8).
 Fall River Mass, March 23- (UP) )-Freddie Camuso, Al, of Fall River has won his third decision since launching a ring comeback when he outpointed rugged Charley Smith, 14O, of Newark, N. J. in their 10 round bout at the Casino last night.
 In preliminaries: Tony Ferry, 127, Fall River decisioned Art Comes, IT, New Bedford (6); Billy Mur- ray, 127, Boston technically knock ed out Sammy Montana, 130, Pitts burgh CD; Al Pinel, 159, New Bed ford knocked out Billy Williams 1858, Providence, R. I. (5).
 lasted after the players went tc their dressing rOOm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
LIBEL ON THE BEAR

Westbrook. Me. -(UP)-- Pvt James White. now serving on the western front, went gunning for Nazis. Instead. he shot bear Later he remarked, T thought 1t was a Nazi ill a fur coat"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
V VT TF "
 BRISTOL TRAMP. JRS.

score at half time: Bristol Tramps Jrs. 14, local SOP, 12. Ref cree: Mobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23
BLUE JAYS

Score at half time: Naugy News 27, Bluejoys l9. Referee: Mobile and Longo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-23

Lakewood, N. J., March g. (UP)
 Manager Mel Ott announced to- @y that he had scheduled two uO-"