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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
PLayoH Comes of IRA. League Wednesday
SCOVTLL VS. U. s.
 RUBBER; BENRIS FACES U. s. TINE

Winners of the I. R. A league bas- ketball championship last sec son and two years ago, Scovill E. R. A. and U. s. Rubber of Naugatuclz are paired in a playoff game tomorrow night at the state armory that will decide the second-best team of the league season American Brass hay ing recently won the title; leaving Scovill and Rubber tied for runner up honors.
 Another important game in the "B" division will precede the main go, when Benrus Watch and the U. s. Time meet in 7:3O o'clock test to decide the second round winners in their division; Benrus losing to Mattatuck last Sunday to create tie for U. s. Time
 Plenty of Talent
 Scovill and Rubber are natural industrial team rivals any time they take the floor, as each club has a wealth of hoop talent and plays fast-breaking type of game that includes plenty of long -range shoot ing of the kind relished by hoop fans everywhere. In Tommy EdmondS, U. $. Rubber floor leader and Orkie Garlinski, Scovill forward, are two of the speedieSt players in the eniire league. Scovill's Mcfarland and Rubber's McDermott are two of the fastest back court men, each able to score well and good team players every minute they are in the game. Joyce and Kraft of Scovill and Farrar and Yackowski of Naugatuck are capable of scoring in double figures. which is another interesting angle of the all-important game.
 May Be Close
 BenruS and U. S. Time may pro- vide a contest just as exciting as the "A" game, as the latter club has come along fast in recent weeks, while Benrus has lost to Bristol Company and Mattatucks in recent outings. The drive for points be- tween Goodwin of U. s. Time and Hopkins of Benrus ought to be worth while watching.
 Playing of the two games will finish up the I. R. A. season, with state tournament industrial games Saturday night and Sunday after noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19

base: Buddy Blattner, second; Bill Rigney, shortstop, and Mickey Wi- tek, third, Manager Mel Ott said to- day.
 PHILS
 Miami Beach, Fla, March 19 - (UP)-Even the Philadelphia Phil lies free-spending renovation pro- gram had failed to make the Ma tional League tailenders fearsome hitterS today.
 In their last two games, the Phils have smacked out puny total of four hits. Roger Wolff, Pete Apple ton and Mickey Heather held them to two hits yesterday while their Washington Senator teammates bashed out 10 to victory. Bobo Newsom and Luther Knerr of the Athletics turned the same two-hit trick the day before. Stan Spence and Gerald Priddy, each with two hits, Sparked the Senators l4-hit attack agains> four Philly hurlers, Schoolboy Rowe, Al Hockey, Charley Ripple. and George Eyrich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
This Sporting World
Manhdttan's
 "Thir1 Man. Next Mile Champion?

Ed Walsh, junior at Manhattan College in New York City is the best prospect now in action to become a standout and champion mile run ner, in the opinion of his coach, George Eastment, recently inter viewed by the N. Y. Herald-Trib's Jesse Abramson.
 The Jasper G. I. veteran of two years overseas army service is a nephew of Ed Doyle of this city, an employe of the welfare department, who follows the running of his fav- orite closely, and was pleased no little by the report of MT. Abram- son which recently rated two-col- umn layout in the New York morn- ing newspaper.
 Added weight, or beef" as his coach puts it, is all that stands be- tween Walsh and a career as a mile runner that may prove to be sen- sational; though the 24 year old young man runs all distances from 40 yards up drought two miles which he ran last Saturday with his team-mate Eddie O'Toole; tn e judges giving the race to Walsh by an "eyelash" though the race was planned by Coach EsStment to fi- nish in a dead heat" both runners crossing the line with HANDS CLASPED. Less than 5-l1 in height, and only 142 pounds, Walsh loves to run, and is good student, too. Ten days or so ago, he gave MISC track fans big thrill, run ming against Leslie MacMitchen and the French runner, Marcel Hansen ne, Walsh tiring in the last lap to finish fourth. Hes going to be ter rife" says Eastment; needing lit tie but more weight and 8 faster quarter mile; his best quarter being 52.6. Eddie loves to run, is natural distance runner and is the loosest guy ever coached. When he can run a quarter in 50 seconds, he will show you he is ready to run right up there with MacMitchell and the best of the others"
 In World War IT, he served with the First Allied Airborne Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
(Reg. U. S. Pat. Office)
 By OSCAR FRALEY United Press Sports Writer)

Tampa, Fla, March 19-UP)- One of baseball'S oldest and best looking group of rockies was head ing out from under the Florida palms today for the diamonds big tent and the general opinion was that although they had lost a few years they would have a greater chance for survival.
 There are a lot of them around and the average age is 9, two to three years older than the peace time norm. But these lads in the majority have been in the service, and most of them benefited by playing service baseball with major leaguers also in blue or khaki.
 After seeing all 12 of the major league teams doing their spring chores in Florida, it is easy to pick 10 to Is of these first year men who probably will crowd the old time stars out of their jobs. Not next year, as normally is the case with rockies up for a cup of coffee, but right now in 1946.
 To simplify matters here are nine men who, with years experience as unit, probably could cause trouble in either league. They're all rockies and they all are expect ed to survive the spring farming. Eight of the nine were in service and they're home fully developed both physically and mentally. They'll be awfully tough to dis possess.
 Pitcher-Bill Wight, 24, Oakland, Calf. Six feet, one inch, he pos sesses a blazing fast ball and Man | ager Joe Mccarthy insists he will be one of this years starting Yam kee hurlers.
 Catcher - Sherman Lollar, 21, Fayetteville, Ark. Before coming home to the Cleveland Indians, this six-foot, 180-pounder hit .367 to lead the International league and was the most valuable player.
 First Baseman - Jack Graham, 29, Long Beach, Calif. Six two and 195, this Brooklyn Dodger prospect rates high with Manager Leo Duro- cher.
 Hits Doubles
 Second Baseman-Bobby Adams N, of Stockton, Calf. This Cincin- nati Red, with Syracuse in l942, SpecializeS in defensive gems and hitting doubles. He's 5:11 and goes 160 pounds.
 Shortstop-Bill Rigney, g, Oak land, Calf. The Giants think he has potential greatness because of rifle arm and defensive play which someday may rate him with Slats Marion. Tie question is whether the six foot, 170-pounder can hit.
 Third Base - Ernie Andres, 28 JefferSonville, Ind, with the Red Sox. At Louisville in 1941, he hit a great stride in the Navy. Big and plenty capable at six, one and 200 streamlined pounds.
 Outf1elder-Gil Coan, p, Rosman N. C., six footer who goes 18O Washington's Senators are pleased with his strong arm and wrist Snar at the plate. With Chattanooga was the minor league player of the year leading the Southern Association with .372 at bat and also in homers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
! Intermediate Hoop Tourney

Torrington Servi's and Spartans, New City Five and Wateroaks, Handsome Five and Meriden Dwarfs will continue the Naugatuck Valley Intermediate basketball tournament competition tonight at the Boys Club at 6:30, 7:30 and S:30 in the order listed.
 Last Saturday, Spartans defeated Watertown Guards, 29-22, Hopkins and Shadow netting l9 points; Oliver 10 for the losers. ThomaStOn Stars edged the Enckors 25-2I, Innes and Piersall, the rival standouts with 10 and ' points while Servi Juniors defeated Brooklyn Indians 42 to 34; A. Spino, Krulicki and Pollack doing most of the scoring for the winners with l3-lI-l0 points. Quattros and Danaher, Wilby High players, got g for the Indians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
Ton1n1ies Win 22-2I For Second Place

By the smallest possible margin, one point, the St, Thomas entry in the North End Community Club basketball league won runner-up honorS Sunday defeating the Spar tans 22-21. At the end of the first half, St. Thomas had big 10 point edge, 15-5 and then had all they could do to hold off the SpartanS in the last two periods. O'Connell and Accousti netted points each for the winners; Richards and O'Don- nell each for the Spartans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
Anderson, Drob State Champs

Two U. s. Rubber employees, Har- " Anderson and Ed Drab came up with the state badminton doubles championship Sunday at the state armory in New Britain Before talk ing the state title, they had to de- feat Mayberry and Strong in straight sets; Carl Toothaker and Henry Cieslewski of U. s. Rubber Jarzinski and Davenport of Bristol Company; the winners losing the first set of the last two matches then winning the last two sets the match and the championship.
 Mayberry and Strong were easily defeated by Anderson and Drat who lost to Toothaker and Ciesliew- ski 5-15 then won 15-12 and an l8- IT thriller. They lost again to Jurz- inski and Davenport, 10-15 and ther won 15-11 and 15-9 games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
Borough Y.M.C.A Hoop Meet on
lSpecial tO the DemOcratl

NOEON@S~A
 Naugatuck, March 19-Semi- final opponents Friday night at the I'M. CA. in the Senior tournament will be Thurston's Dangerous Five and the Naugy Highlanders as a result of victories last night over Bill Rado's All-Stsrs and Behlman' Comebacks. The Thurston basket ballerS defeated Rado's Roughri- ders 4O-21 while the Highlanders were 33-23 winners over the Come backs who then became go-backs.
 Stauffer, O'Connor and Farrar netted 10 points each in the Thurs ton-Rado game while Huntley Swirsky of the Highlanders ac- counted for II points; Weary and Nauges going well for the Come backs.
 On Thursday night, Hopkins Oilers and Cavaliers meet at 7:15 D. m. with the Battling Vets and Flashes scheduled for an p. m. game on the tourney schedule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
VigiIonte Heods
 Brooklyn A. C.

Mike Vigilante is the new presi- dent of the Brooklyn Athletic Club, ST year old athletic and social or ganization of this city, following election of officers for the coming year at a meeting yesterday at the club rooms on Bank Street. Tom Conway was elected vice-president: William Kalvaitis, secretary, Jeff" Morrison financial secretary and William Moskovitz, treasurer. TruS- tees named included; Slim Besette Eddie DiNapoli, and Danny Kunp while Bill Magro will again serve as captain of sportss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
raining Camp
 Topics
(By United PresS) BRAVES WANT "WHITEY

St. Petersburg, Fla, March 19 - (UP) - Two major trades were brewing today with the Boston Braves attempting to lure George (Whitey) Kurowski, holdout third baseman, away from the St. Louis Cardinals and the Yankees dicker- ing for another starting pitcher.
 President Louis Perini of the Braves conferred with Owner sam Breadon of St. Louis for two hours yesterday.
 Meanwhile. President Larry Mac Phail of the Tanks, farm boss George Weiss and Chief Scout Paul Krichell conferred on the ap- preaching breakup of the Yankees big squad and it was learned that some of the surplus players would be offered for first string pitcher. Manager Joe Mccarthy feels that his Tanks are set, except in the hurling department.
 The Bronx Bombers' game with the Cleveland Indians was rained out yesterday while the Cardinals snapped a seven-game losing streak by whipping a group of Boston Red Sox second and third stringers, 13 to 3.
 DODGERS
 Daytona Beach, Fla, March 19- (UP)-Veteran Kirby Higbe, ace righthander of the Brooklyn Dodgers who won 13 games in 1943 before entering the service, has been discharged from the Army and will report to camp Saturday, club Pres ident Branch Hickey announced to- day.
 UNOFFICIAL CRITIC
 West Palm Beach, Fla, March 19 -(UP) President William liar ridge of the American League criti- cized today the manner in which big league clubs are splitting their squads into two teams and playing exhibition games at different towns without telling the fans whether they will see the varsity or the scrubs.
 Harridge emphasized that he was speaking as a fan and not base ball official since the league has no jurisdiction over such affairs"
 CUBS
 Los Angeles, March 19 = (UP) - Harry (Peanuts) Lowrey, regular leftfielder for the Cubs last season when he hit .283, ended his pro- longed holdout today and imme- diately settled down to battling rookie Marvin Rickert for his job.
 Lowrey, the last major holdout to come to terms, reported in good shape. Rickert, returning service man, wfao played briefly with the Cubs in 1942, has been a Standout during games to date.
 REDS
 Sarasota, Fla, March 19 = (UP) Manager Bill McKechnie, prepar- ing to weed out his oversized pitch ing corps, named six hurlers to start for the self styled speedy" Cincin- natl Reds against the Boston Red Sox today in doubleheader.
 McKechnfe selected Howard Fox, Gene Thompson, John Hetki, Clay Lambert, John Wittig and Leonard Bobeck for the twinbill, which may be the last game in a Cincinnati uniform for a couple of them. The Reds acquired their Speedy label yesterday during a series of 60-yard sprints which the entire squad ran in surprising fast time. Inflelder Jack Cassini turned in the swiftieSt clocking.
 GIANTS
 Miami, Fla, March 19-(UP)-If the New York Giants were going to begin the National League season tomorrow, their infield would be composed of Johnny Mize. first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
Nolan Heads IRA. SoftbaU Again

Last night, Tim Nolan and Ed Readel IRA. Executive Director, met to discuss plans of operation for the 1946 Softball season. Super visor Nolan has asked for the first meeting of team representatives to be called for 7:30 p. m. April at the Central Y. He has also advised that team representatives should in- form Ed Readel at the Central Y of their intentions of fielding a team this year. It is expected that about twenty-two to tweny-four mems cams will take part in 1946.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
Joyce US ZoHo

Boston, March 19- -(UP)-Willie Joyce of Gary, Ind, currently rated tops among the worlds lightweights, will make his first appearance here Monday night when he battles Bobby Zollo of Providence, R. T., in 10 round bout at Boston Garden on a Callahan A. c. show. j.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
Costa Stopped; Hicks Loses Nod

New Britain, Conn.,, March 19- (UP)-Jimmy Wynn, 147 of New York stopped Vic Costa, 146 of New York in the third round e their scheduled lO-round feature bout at the Arena last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19
Construction
 BowIing League

toni, 162..
 Weekly high three, Ray Battis- toni, 438.
 Weekly high team pinfall, Ray Battistoni, Gravel, 1901.
 Weekly high team game, Ray Bat tistoni, Gravel, 546.
 Season HOaOrS
 Gus Tamborini high single, 173 Gus Tamborini, high three, Al. Gus Tamborini, high team pinfall, 1924.
 Pat DeFronzo, high team game, 582.
 William Jabs, high single no mark. 95.
 Ray Battistoni, captain of Gravel team took all honors this week with high single and high three. His team also took honors for pinfall, high team and game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-19

MATTATUCK RECREATION SITS. PETER 6 PAUL LEAGUE
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-01-10
CAROLINA BEACH
LEADERS DISCUSS
FORMING OF CLUB

Business and civic leaders OF
Carolina Beach last night began
laying plans toward the formation
of a civic organization.
Among those discussing the plans
were Luther Bunch, E. A. Rey.
nolds, Earl Russ, Cliff Lewis, and
C. A. Skies.
In discussing the movement, Rey-
nolds said that some years ago
Civitan club was formed at Caro-
lima Beach, but that because there
weren't many winter residents
there at the time the club folded
up and disbanded.
Last year a Boosters club was
formed and it is still theoretically
in existence, but Reynolds said it
is not now very active. He said
from this club had grown the Wo-
mans club of Carolina Beach and
that the club is doing "a good
work. on the beach.
Those interested in the organiza-
ton said they haven't yet gone far
enough with plans to determine
whether they will seek to form a
service club such as Rotary, Lions.
Kiwanis, or Civilians, or whether
they will try. to from chamber OF
commerce.
It was understood that Rotary
is interested IN forming a club at
the beach town
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-01-10

for those of more than one year
and less than five, the policy is
increased to $1,000; for these of
more than five years. and less
than 10, the policy automatically
increases to $500. and service Of
over 10 years provides a premium
paid $1,000 policy.
At the present time, Is Star,
News and Record employees are
covered by the policy, Page said
| yesterday. Within six months that
figure will increase to well over
100.
Inauguration of the policy places
the Star, News and Record among
the fore Of North Carolina firm.
and corporations now providing
company-pad life insurance fol
their employees. Many companie.
have for some time past Offered
an optional policy, paid jointly BY
employe and employer.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-01-10
Kiwanians Pay Tribute
To Bishop Thos. Darst

Members of the Wilmington XII
wants Club paid a standing tribute
to Bishop Thomas c. Darst at
their regular luncheon meeting
at the Friendly Cafeteria yester-
day in recognition of his 81 years
as rector and bishop of the Epis-
copa1 church. President Emsley
Laney called to the attention OF
the club the fact that Bishop Darst,
associate club m m b e r had
preached at st. James church or
Sunday on the 31st anniversary
of his ordination.
Rex Willis, program chairman
turned the program for the day
over to George Parham who pre-
sented a movie picture film en-
titled Craftsmanship which was
shown by Graham Britt and Har
vey Murray of New Hanover High
school.
Guests of the club were Rev
E. B. Fisher Of Trinity Methods
church and J. E. L. Wade, while
William Stewart passed out the
cigars on the occasion Of a 7 IL
pound boy arriving at his home.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-01-10
COUNCIL DELAYS
CENSUS ACTION
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legal aspects more thoroughly.
Benson said he had the necessary
Fl cures, as requested by the coun.
ell at last Wednesdays meeting
in a rough draft although copies
for distribution were not ready.
Newman, in supporting Wade
acouiescence to Nichols request,
first ascertained that Nichols sees
where the money is, it's just a
question of legal transfer"
Newman said he considered a
census highly desirable but was
anxious to see the financial state
ment first.
LeGwin's motion that the census
he authorized was seconded by
Councilman W. E. Yopp but,
through a confusion in parliament
tary procedure, failed to reach a
vote.
Neither Yopp nor Councilman
Garland S. Currin voted on Wade's
motion.
When delay of the count appear.
ed imminent, Benson pointed OUT
that within the next several montns
the city will be issuing s7oO,ooo
in bonds and called attention to tne
fact that an increased official
population would aid the sale OF
bonds.
Wade's motion included a pro.
vision that when the manager and
clerk were ready with a report, a
special meeting would be called.
The matter was preached by LIE
Gwin Immediately after the meet
ing was opened. He stated that al
though Nichols and Benson nae
been instructed to- report today OF
sources for census funds, the sub
|ject was not included on the city
managers agenda.
Relief for residents OF Sunset
Park and Riverside apis. areas
which, during extremely rainy per-
iods, have been inundated, was
promised at yesterdays meeting.
After discussions, members OF
the council body voted to remedy
what was termed as "the bad
drainage situation in the areas.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-01-10
PAPER employees
GIVEN INSURANCE

seventy-eight employees OF t IN
Wilmington Morning Star, tne
Wilmington News and the JACK
sonville (N.C.) Record have neen
placed under life insurance pians
with benefits ranging from $5oo to
1000, it was announced yester.
day by R. B. Page, publisher OF
the papers.
Company-paid, the policy was
written b y the Metropolitan Lie
Insurance company, and applies
automatically to all full-time regu'
lar employees of the newspapers,
beginning upon completion Of SIX
months continuous service. Auto.
matically, at the end of stipulated
time periods, the policies increase
in value.
In addition to the life insurance
the policy provides for -home-nurs
ing service by Metropolitan Life
Insurance company nurses.
For employees with six month!
service, but less than one year
the company pays a $500 policy
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-01-10

Benefits, under terms q, -
group policy announced VI h.
publisher, are paid in a Inru " h.
to any beneficiary or ben stfip sun
named by the insured emnlo. a'l.'
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-01-10
JEWISH LEADERS ASKS
BOARD FOR PALESTINE
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and $50, 900 Jews in Russia who are
to be returned to Poland. 1t the
Jews wish to remain in Poland, ne
said, the committee should make
it its business to see that the
United Nations Organization speed
the day that the Jews can live
there as anywhere else"
He noted that during the war,
Jews found temporary refuge in
Sweden, Switzerland, France, Hol-
land and other nations. He asked
the committee to urge these
countries to permit as many alien
Jews as possible to stay and
eventually acquire citizenship.
In eastern Europe, ne said, "only
about 1866, 900 Of the surviving 1884,
900 Jews live where UNRRA may
operate. The other 100000 are in ex-
enemy countries not eligible for
UNRRA assistance"
He urged the committee to. in
vestigate conditions in each of the
European countries as they affect
the Jews. AS one way to help, he
pleaded that UNRRA be directed
to aid all victims Of Naziism where
ever found.
Proskauer said the Jewish Con-
gress also wants the committee
to recommend that a definite, pro-
portion Of German reparatior1s be
set apart for partial compensation
to stateless and non-repatriable
Jews and that their claims be
represented by a United Nations
agency established for this pur.
pose.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-01-10
GROUP CHAIRMEN
OF u. S. O. CLUB
ARE NAMED HERE

Names CT the new group chair
men of the Second and Orange USO
club were announced last night by
Miss Doris Marsolais, assistant d.
rector, as follows:
Thelma Johnson, Hazel Bowen,
Mary Merritt, Charlotte Gardner,
Dorothy Cook, Marion Byrd, Doris
Gurley, Mary Alice Blackhan, Opel
Mincher, Ann Newbold, Audrey
Sandlin and Betty Davis.
New program chairmen includes
Raye Britt, Alyce Warters, Alice
Starkey, Nell Oliver, Bette Dixon,
Bobbie Scheir, Marion White,
Mildred HUM, Pearl Packer, Ruth
Hardy, Mary Mintz, Mary D..
Drayton.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-01-10
Cpl. Robert Mitchell
Promoted To Sergeant

Corporal Robert w. Mitchell, OF
the Wilmington Army Recruiting
office, has been promoted to ser.
geant, it was announced by the Of
flee yesterday.
Sgt. Mitchell was recently trans.
ferred from the recruiting office at
Fayetteville to replace Sgt. Morris
Chester, who has received his hon
orable discharge from the service.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-01-10
PHONE WORKERS
STRIKE SPREADS
Continued from Page Onei

crease of about 81 ton in the
price of steel. The steel companies,
with the strike Of 100000 steelwork.
ers set for Monday, had requ ssted
a 81 ton increase as a condition
Of resuming collective bargaining.
In New York city, strike-bound
Western Union delivered messages
by telephone and through the
mails. No disorders were reported
yesterday, the second day OF the
walkout Of 1000 employees In pro-
test against a War Labor Board
decision which cut a wage award
granted by a regional board. APP
proximately 1000 pickets marched
and sang in the rain outside the
cornpany's main office.