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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-19

altitude where he can survive and
the chute opens he will be falling
at rate Of about 400 miles an hour.
The shock would be terrific. Prob
ably the mans body would be torn
in two. At the same time the
parachute itself would be torn to
shreds.
At Wright Field they have de-
veloped a ribbon parachute "a
very complicated affair consisting of
about $50 Pinch ribbons. When 1t
opens gradually, thus elimina ting
the greater part of the shock, the
parachute surface expands 300 per
cent. The man will be attached to
the parachute by elastic lines which
will still further break the shock
Attached to the parachute will be
an oxygen guage which will set off
the mechanism to open it only when
an altitude is reached where there
is sufficient oxygen to keep a human
being alive.
Late In the war German scientists
were developing, eyperimentally 70
test certain conclusions, what would
seem to have been the last word in
absurditieS-an iron parachute. Ac-
tually it was an effort to develop
the ribbon principle under expert
mental conditions and it. was not
intended that a man ever should
jump with such continuance.
Supersonic Flight Talk.
For some years there has been
talk of supersonic flight at speeds
of from about 800 miles an hour to
thousands of miles an hour. All
this, up to now, has been just talk.
Now it Is very close, at least, to real
ization. The pilot may not be able
to break through on the first at
tempt But from what happens he
will know what to expect the next
times he tries. In those critical 20
seconds he will learn 4 lot about
handling his controls over the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-19

utes, the pilot will experience no
sensation Of increasing tempera-
ture. Perhaps 1t will be possible to
insulate cabins for any speeds at
any attitudes.
But at around 1000 miles an hour
almost any available metal would
become red hot. 1t is known that
metals lose strength very rapidly at
such temperatures and a point soon
would be reached where a plane
would fall to pieces in the air and
drop to earth as shower of shoot
ing stars"
Designers already are contem-
plating planes made Of stainless
steel which loses strength more
slowly than most other metals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-19

The future well-being Of most
American families rests largely upon
the resoluteness Of women in main
tanning the wartime habit of in
vesting every dollar above living
expenses in United States Savings
Bonds,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-06-19

NV OIUTHdTy TUTdCHute.
The parachute which opens auto
matically, Of course, cannot be an
ordinary parachute. Let us say he
jumps from an altitude of about s
miles. BY the time he reaches an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Harrison And Hines Lead

Portland, Ore, Aug. 20-(UP)-A pair of old-timerS who have been on golfdoms gold trail for many years without causing too much constern- ation among the so-called hotshots, stole the spotlight in the opening round of qualifying play at the Ma tional P.G.A. Tournament here yes- terday.
 One was E. J. Dutch Harrison, Little Rock, Ark, and the other Jimmy Hines, veteran pro from Chi cago. These longtime links stars literally tore the Portland Golf Clubs course apart as they fired seven under par and six-under-par scores of 65 and 66, respectively.
 While taking the play away from the younger set and the highly touted "big four" of Sammy Snead, Byron Nelson, Lloyd Mangrum and Ben Hogan, the old-timers put a new set of values on playing the exacting 6,164-yard course.
 Jug" Off Form
 It takes that long, wnthe- mid dle drive and accurate approach to win. Two inches off the fairway means trouble-and such veteran star as Harold (Jug) McSpaden was in trouble all the way and ended ur with a three-over 75-and will have to improve if he hopes to be in the 64 who will survive the medal play and get into match competition which starts Wednesday. Another 1e holes of medal play is slated for to- day.
 Not far back of the two leaders each with 68, were Melvin Chick i Harbert, Worthwhile, Mich, and Ho- gan. In with 69's were Jimmy De- maret, Houston, Tex, Chandler Harper. Miami, Fla. and Vic Ghezzi Knoxville, Tenn, and Sam Byrd Bedford. Mich.
 All told. 28 players shattered par during the day and included among these was defending Champion By ron Nelson, who came in with TO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Champ Stopped In 2 Rounds

Philadelphia, Aug. 20-(UP)-The lightweight crown, New York yer sion, wobbled precariously on the brow of ex-G.I. Bob Montgomery to- day as his head began to clear from the surprise knockout dealt him last night by 19-year-old Wesley Mouzon in non-title fight. =
 Montgomery, whose claim to the worlds" title is debated by Ike Williams, holder of the N.B.A. yer sion, was floored by Mouzon in l AS of the second round and counted out as he foggily attempted to regain his feet. He was badly outboxed by the youngster in the first round and unmercifully outslugged in the sec ond before he hit the deck.
 Mouzon, with only two years pro experience and 13 knockoutS against 32 opponents, entered the ring a tWo-to-one underdog.
 A crowd of 14,639 braved threat ening weather to see the fight, pay ing a total gate of S68,794. A light rain fell during the first round but stopped before the start of the sec- ond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Sports Slants
. By YIN MALoNEY.
FOOTBALL SPECIALS!

This writer has been informed by reliable sources that Randy Duph- they, & three letter man at Crosby, Is going to enlist in the U. s. Ma r1nes before Sept. 9th. This will mean that the Blue and White Football team will be minus one of their veteran lineman. Coach Jim my Lee told this reporter, last week, that he expected Duphiney to bol- ster the Ivy line considerably this season.
 Duphiney, besides playing foot ball for the East Main streeters earned his letter in swimming and In baseball, as one of Coach Jack Manherz's No. hrlers. After the High School season ended Duphiney pitched for the East End Tigers in the Democrats Senior Sandlot Base ball League and for the Abrigadors In the Public Parks League. Just after the season got started he hired out as lfeguard at HammonaSset, The loss of Duphiney to Crosby sports will be tremendous setback to the two coaches concerned as they were counting on him so heav- lily during the coming season. NeV- ertheless. we offer our best wishes to a good athlete and a swell fellow for continued success in the U. S. Marines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Soccer League
 To Radio Games

The American Soccer League, pro- fesSional booting circuit embracing the Eastern seaboard, has voted to permit broadcaSting and televising of their league, international and cup contests. it was announced by James McGuire, newly elected pres- ident of the loop.
 With two representatives in the Bronx and Brooklyn in New York and in Philadelphia, Kearney, N. J., and Baltimore, there will be games in each of the five territories every Sunday starting next month and running until next June.
 Opening the l946-47 season will be an international series with the Ma tional All-Star team of Cuba. The tour will open in Kearney, N. J., on Sept 8 with the New York contest listed for Sept. 15 at Triborough Stadium on Randall's Island. Other matches are listed for Philadelphia, Baltimore, Fall River, Mass, Pitts burgh mad St. Louis
 The regular league season opens Sept. 29 and will run for at least nine months.
 Milt Miller, whose program, Soc- cer SportliteS, is heard over WHN during the soccer season, has been named radio and television director, Mcclure announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Nations s Best
 Trap Shooters |AtVondaIio

Vandalia, O., Aug. 20-(UP)-The nations best scatter-gunners drew beads today on the coveted mems Amateur Clay Target Championship of North America, and the women's version of the same title, as the filth renewal of the Grand American Trap Shooting Tournament entered its second day.
 All contestants were registered for the mems 200-bird race, with a 16-yard rise. In the women's di- vision of the North American championship, only the first 100 tar gets will count.
 Interest in the Tent City, sur rounding the American Trap Shoot ing Associations historic grounds, already has turned to Fridays Grand American handicap the Roaring Grand"-the blue ribbon event of trap shooting which car ries $lo,ooo purse.
 Perfect Run
 High on the list of favorites for the $1 900 first prize was Vic Rein- ders of Waukesha, Wis, the Uni versity of Wisconsin professor who yesterday won the champion of champions event with perfect run of 100 broken birds.
 Reinders successfully defended the title he won in 1945 while he was an Air Forces gunnery instructor at Laredo, Texas; and at the same time won a shoot-od with Hersche. Cheek of Clinton, Ind, for the oper championship fired as a preliminary event Sunday. Cheek had 49x5( for the shoot-of1 and finished with 98x100.
 The first days only other perfect 100 score was fired by Parr A Rhines, hardware dealer from Marseilles, H. Rhines, rated 6 mediocre shooter, was well above his usual form yesterday.
 Another defending champion suc- cessfully defended her title wher Mrs. Ruth Knuth of Indianapolis Ind, fired 96xl00 in the race fol women state champions. Close be. hind her and a contender for to- days North American title wa. Ruth Cuthbert of Winchester, Va. with a 95x100.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
IRA. Bowlers
 To Meet Friday

The Industrial Recreation Asso- citation Mems Bowling League rep resentatives will meet Friday eve ming at ' PM. at the Central Y.MC.A. The purpose of the meet ing will be to determine the start ing date of the leagues, setting up the rules and regulations and ap- pointing the various committees that will handle the affairs of both the major and minor leagues. Last year, eight major league teams took part and l2 minor league with Chase and Ingersoll winning the respective titles. Chairman Ray Mills will conduct the meeting and announces that all companies who are members of the IRA. should have representation at this meet ing when the various leagues will be set.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20

all over to the right field side. Joe Cronin suggested that I poke the ball into left field for a cinch dou- ble. This I attempted to do. The re- suit was that the ball hopped as though it had handles on it and l was out like the light on a birthday cake"
 Of all the monickers tagged on him. Williams prefers the one with which he came up, The Kid. He wanted to know if any other ball. player carried the appellation There were Kid Gleason, Kid Elberfeld, Kid Mohler and Billy the Kid Southworth, he was told, but never one called just plain The Kid. Kid Mohler was a left-handed second baseman in the Pacific Coast League, it was explained.
 That I would liked to have seen said the curious Williams
 Ted Williams has grown up, but he will always be The Kid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Cuban kickers ToTourAmerico

The National All-Star soccer team of Cuba, composed of the ranking booters of that country, will tour in the United States in September. Ac- cording to Erno Schwarcz, business manager of the American Soccer League which is sponsoring its sec ond postwar international series, the Cuban star-studded aggregation will fly from Havana to Miami, Fla, on Sept. and then board train for New York
 Present plans call for the team to open it's tour at Kearney, N. J., on Sept. 8 with the New York game scheduled for Sept. Is at Tribor- ough Stadium on Randalls Island.
 Other games are listed for Fall River, Mass, Philadelphia, Balti- more, Pittsburgh and St. Louis.
 At the beginning of the summer, the league sponsored an American tour by the Liverpool Football Club of Liverpool, England, and it was a huge success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Fighter Fitch
 Now Referee

Hartford, Aug. 2o-(UP)-George M. Fitch, 29, New Haven, became today the first Negro to be appoint ed to the State Athletic Commis- sion's staff of referees.
 Fitch was appointed by State Athletic Commissioner William J. Prince and was sworn in at the State Capital by Attorney General William L. Hadden.
 He started his ring career 12 years ago. He has had 65 bouts as pro, losing only 10.
 Fitch has been one of Heavy weight Champion Joe Louis favor ite spar mates, having helped the Brown Bomber prepare for both bouts against Billy Conn. He worked out With Louis at Pompton Lakes, N. J., Sunday as the title holder began 70 prepare for his go against Tami Mauriello next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20

The first annual IRA. Horseshoe Championships will be conducted Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Lot No. at Municipal Stadium. The last meeting of the horseshoe representatives from the various companies has been called for to- night at at the Central Y.M.C.A. to make necessary drawings and appoint chairman to have charge Of the IRA. event. It is expected that about five companies will take part in the annual event with pos sibly eight teams being entered. Entries will close tonight and draw
 ngs will immediately be made for an eliminatioN tournament. The winning team will represent the Waterbury IRA. in the State championships which will be held in Bridgeport August 18th. Awards will be made to the winners and runners up in this championship and will be presented at the Sum- mer sports banquet in September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Kramer to Try For 4th Win
 Ouer Red Sox

Boston, Aug. 2o-(UP)-Colorful Jack Kramer, pitching ace of the St. Louis Browns, attempted today to become the first hurler in the Amer ican League to produce four victor ies over the league leading Boston Red Sox.
 One of three hurlers in the cir, cult to boast of three wins over the Sox, Kramer was scheduled to pitch in today's twinbill at Fenway Park. Against him, Manager Joe Cronin will send Mickey (himselD Harris who currently enjoys record of IS wins against defeats.
 Though the Sox have 14-game lead in the junior circuits pennant race, Cronin will send another of his leading quartet to the mound in the second game. Joe Dobson, with a mark of 11-6 will hurl the contest which was rescheduled today after rain forced its postponement yester- day.
 Desirous of clinching the pennant before leaving Boston early in Sep- tember, the regular array of Red Sox stars will participate in the twin bill despite ailments.
 All On Dock Johnny Pesky, with sore ankle, Dom DiMaggio with ailing leg mus cles, Teddy Williams still suffering from an illness suffered on the last western trip and Hal Wagner, stiff from bruises contacted at his catch CTS position, have refused to be spelled by lesser athletes until the pennant is certain.
 Meanwhile, the Boston Braves will open an important series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Knuckle-baller Johnny Niggeling will oppose the second-place Cardinals under the lights in St. Louis tonight.
 The Braves stand to improve their chances of third-place berth in the National League with a victory over the high-flying Cards. The cur rent third-place Chicago Cubs will be facing the pesty Philadelphia Phils in twinbill At present, the Braves trail the Cubs by only games.
 Await Billy
 However, the Cardinals, hot on the heels of the league leading Brooklyn Dodgers, now trail the Buns by only IF games after a so night victory over Cincinnati yes- terday. AS result of their dogged fight for first place, the Cards plan a hot but disappointing welcome for their former manager, Billy South worth and his surprising Braves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Brosscos Face Jersey Stars

The Brasscos will be facing their strongest opposition of the season tomorrow night when they oppose the strong Madison, N. J. Colonels at 8:45 at the Municipal Stadium.
 The Colonels have a host of for mer major and minor league stars in the lineup headed by third baseman Bobby Maier who played with the Detroit Tigers only last season. Also on the squad is Charley Fuchs, who pitched for the St. Louis Browns three years ago and the Boston Braves the following campaign.
 Trouble Ahead
 The ColonelS have one of the strongest independent teams in the East and are expected to give the Brasscos plenty of trouble. In addi- ton to Maier and Fuchs, others on the club who will bear plenty of at- tention are Big Jim McCluskey, Joe Romano, Woody Mcdonald. Les Smith, Don Murphy and Johnny Belicki. Murphy played with the Binghampton Triplets of the East ern League two years ago while Belicki played with the Boston Braves Indianapolis club.
 The Brasseos will field a strong team with Johnny White. the Shee- han brothers. Whitey Biurek, Billy Moore, Johnny DeVito, Lud Jasi- lunas and others in the lineup. Walt Gathman, who is slated to join the benedicts Saturday. will be on the mound with Jimmy Sheehan behind the plate.
 With a good break in the weather, the game is expected to draw the largest crowd of the season to the WatertoWn Avenue field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Magic Luck 1st m Las. Three Mass. Shous

Back from a four-week tour in which he won three show cham pionships, for 32 best of show titles in about ls months. Magic Luck, year old Virginia geldins owned by Bert E. Bowen of Water bury, added to his equine laurels as the standout horse Of the past three weekend shows at Athol Williamstown and North Adams Mass.
 The 1945 national champion, win ner of more points in one season than any predecessor. most recently competed with the Knights of Col umbus Charity horse show at North Adams; winning blue ribbons in the model hunter, open heavyweight hunter. open hunter, amateur to ride; lady hunter, hunter stake preliminary hunter and champion ship events, just about sweeping the board" with the exception of a second in the hunter hack event The North Adams show, backed by the K-C was one of the biggest events of its kind this season in New England and drew high-class competition from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Is- land, Connecticut and Vermont.
 One Sided
 Many fans were particularly 1n- terested in the work of Magic Luck against Mauyern, a northern New York state winner of five cham pionships this season but the Bowen-owned gelding was much the best throughout the show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
'Gansett Special
 From Waterbury

The New Haven Railroad an- nounces that it again will operate special train to Narragansett Park on Saturdays during the Fall racing season, which runs from Monday, August 25, to Saturday September 28.
 The train will leave Waterbury at 9:45 A. M, Daylight Saving Time, and will be due at Narragan- sett Park at l:30 P. M, and return ing will leave the park shortly after the last race.
 There will be grill car on the train, serving meals and refresh ments, in both directions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Torres Louded As Hord-Hitting
 Feotherweiqht

Fresh from the vicinity Of Jacobs Beach t49th Street, New York City), comes the following note from Dewey Fragetta, manager and prominent figure in the fight managers guilt" Though he is not manager of record of Aponte Torres, the little Puerto Rican, scheduled to meet Dennis Patrick Brady Fri day night at Municipal Stadium, MT. F. unburdened himself of some choice information about the lad who has had three tough fights with former NBA worlds feather weight champion, Phil Terranova.
 Have look:
 Tn the entire featherWeight di- vision of boxing there is no more demanded contender for the title than sturdy, club fighting Aponte Torres, champion of Puerto Rice and Central America, who meets Pat Brady Friday night in Water bury.
 There is every reason for this de- mand. Time and again Aponte Torres has demonstrated his ability not only to please the paying fans but to draw the customers through the turnStiles to see him in action
 He is an aggressive, ever-punch- ing type of featherweight. He never takes a backward step, and is ever trying to connect with his dyna- mite-loaded right cross.
 Two Draws
 Twice Torres went to sensational draws against former feather weight champion, Phil Terranova in New York City. Three months ago the pair were again matched in St. Louis and drew sl7,500. Fans present saw one of the most thrill ing contests ever staged between little tinymites of the ring. For lC rounds the two featherweights went at it, hammer and tong, with each fighter staggered Torres, right found it's mark time and again and Terranova had to give ground each time.
 Terranova received the unpopular decision, but the fans clamored fol Torres and he went back to St Louis where he drew $15,000 against Willie Pep in another thrilling To- rounder. Torres staggered Pep ir the eighth round with a wicked right hander After the Pep match Torres went to Minneapolis ane there before S2O,0OO in customers gave Jackie Graves a rugged going over.
 Torres is fighting in great form these days. He has a re-match dut in St. Louis against Terranova, ane must keep up his winning way' over Pat Brady to garner the lucra- tive St. Louis contest. Torres style will click big with Waterbury fans who like fighters who fight Apontt won the Central American title witt a clear-cut win over Al Brown, who recently boxed in this country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20

3 diamond in this order: Williams vs Keller winners; Doerr vs Green berg. If RAIN, games will be played Friday afternoon, same time, same place. Final game for the cham pionship is carded for Saturday MORNING, 10 A. M. at Hamilton Park No. 1 diamond; between the two winners of Thursdays sched- uled games.
 If the final Junior League division game for the championship of the league scheduled for Saturday is rained out, it will be played Sunday afternoon.
 Repeating-all teams must file player lists with plate umpire be- fore playoff or title games start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Elks BoWling
 Captains Called

Bowling captains of teams in the Elks Bowling League for the l946- AT season have been asked to meet with league officers Thursday night, PM, at the Elks Club for the purpose of discussing re-organiza- ton plans for the coming season. Harry x CaShin, will officiate as chairman of the popular pin league for the next year, with Bill Stanton as secretary and Jim Mccarthy as treasurer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Final Schedule
SENIOR LEAGUE THURSDAY. 6 P. M.

SENIOR LEAGUE
 THURSDAY, 6 P. M. Hamilton Mo- 2-Blue Jays Brooklyn Orioles.
 Championship game).
 JUNIOR LEAGUE
 Ted Williams Division
 WEDNESDAY, 2 P. M. Hamilton No. 1-Ravens Redwings.
 Charley Keller Division (Outaws won)
 Hank Greenberg Division
 WEDNESDAY,, 10 A. M Brass Mill Mo- 3-East End Braves Clovers.
 Bobby Doerr Division
 WEDNESDAY, 10 A. M. Hamilton No. 1-Mohawks vs. North End A. C. Hamilton No. 2-Scorpons Hopevie Ravens.
 THURSDAY, 2 F. M. Hamilton Park Mo- Civilians vs. Keller, winner Brass Mill No. 3-Doerr vs. Greenberg winner
 SATURDAY, 10 A. M. Junior League title game between two winners of above games ROGER CONNOR CONFERENCE
 WEDNESDAY,, 10 A. M. Hamilton Park Brass Mill Mo- damond-Leopards Cadets.
 FRIDAY, 10 A. M. Winner meets Town Plot Crusaders at Hamilton Mo- 2 diamond for championship Note-A teams must file player lists with plate umpire before games listed above begin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Fndies Workout

Another football drill, it's second within a week or SC, has been called 6nr Waterbury Indies players and candidates who wish to try for po- sitions on the team; which meets tonight, ' P. M. at Hamilton Park. A hard schedule of games will be ready for the Indies by October. Manager Duke Del Pc assures all concerned with new players to be welcomed at tonights session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
Eagle Lock Girls At Hartford

Terryville, Aug. 20-The Eagle Lock girls softball team fresh from an 80 shutout victory oyer the Waterbury Company girls softbal team at Lake Quassapaug, Sunday afternoon will journey to Hartford tonight to meet the Traveller Girls softball team at Colt Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-20
City-Wide Meeting

A special meeting of City-Wide Softball League teams, including five clubs in second-round play, has been called for 7:15 P. M. tomorrow night in the city court room, City Hall. Every team concerned in sec- ond-round play, is asked to be rep resented at the meeting.