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Detroit evening times., 1946-01-26

carry her to the west coast of equatorial Africa
The ten men aboard included the skipper,
Capt Charles M. Chase Frederick Mortimer, the
first mate, and Waldemar Karl Badke, the donkey
engineer Mortimer an old salt of u who felt
in his heart that none but he should command the
Kingsway Badke, a blond, hardmusced German
was an arrogant trouble maker who had spent II
of his 30 years at sea
The schooner beat its way down the coast
and put in at Pensacola, Fla, to take on a load
of lumber. While in port Captain Chase fell i'll
and had to be replaced The ships owners, the
African q Eastern Trading Co, cast about for
a new skipper and finally settled on 65-year-old
F. +. Lawry. This move enraged First Mate Mort
mer, who thought he should have been the choice
Presently the KinEsway was at San Juan,
Porto Rico, last stopping place before the long
Illustrated by DAN CONTENT
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-26

trek to Africa. II was at San Juan that Disaster
no. hit the Kingsway: the ships cook deserted.
Among applicants Captain Lawry interviewed
Earl Leo Battice, 23yearod mulatto
originally from Gufport, Miss He'd had excel.
lent experience so Lawry told him he could have
the job for $50 month. But Lawry soon dis
covered that it wasn't simple that N
QAT'TICE explained that he wanted TO sign
- aboard the KinRsway in order. eventually, 10
reach New York. He added that he wished TO
take his wife along with him.
Captain Lawry hesitated This was not so
good There was, for one thing, that old super.
stition. Also, a sixmonth cruise lay ahead.
January "a, 1910
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-10
Highly Successful May Festival Held
By Lake Parent Teacher Association

An outstanding event of May
Day among pupils and patrons of
the Lake Elementary school was
a festival which has held at the
school at 5 o'clock on the after
noon Of May /.
The celebration took the form
Of a one act musical play, Dream
of the Flowers, which was pre-
sented by students of the school
under the direction of Mrs. P.
]. Higginbotham.
Prominent parts We're taken by
Joy and Jean Gentle, twin sis
tiers who posed as the dreamers
while the role of the May Queen
was acted by Lou Ann Green with
Geraldine Yawn as the fairy queen
and Elsie and Helen Lowell as
trainbearers. Flower girls wore
Mary X. Higginbotham, Linda
Evans, Clemmie Jean Graves and
Viola Jacks. The crowning of
the queen was done by Jimmy
Epting.
A maypole dance was given
by pupils of the first and second
grades with children of the third,
fourth and fifth grades posing as
flowers and fairies.
Two little humble bees, Joe
Bennett and Richard Shivers, af-
forded amusement to the specta-
tors.
Colorful costumes added to
the beauty of the ensemble. The
entertainment was well patron
lied.
Preceding the play the Parent
Teacher Association of the school
under whose auspices the enter
tainment vas given sold plate
lunches, ice cream, lemonade and
other eatables.
The money derived from the
festival will be devoted to buy
ing a gift for the school.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-10

ness visitor to New Orleans
Monday.
Mrs. R. c. Crysell had as her
guests last week her son and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Srysell
of Evergreen, Ala,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cook of
Longview, Wash, and S. Cook
of New Orleans were weekend
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold
Steelman.
j. D. Williams, U. S. N, who
is stationed at Algiers, La, spent
last weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Williams.
John Clifton arrived home this
week after his honorable dis
charge from the army.
Kenneth Carver arrived home
this week with an honorable dis
charge from the army.
Miss Phillis Snyder and Miss
Betty Noel spent Sunday in Pen
sacola.
Mrs. E. w. Van Alstyne and
Mrs. K. Curtis were visitors in
Hattiesburg last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Gray are Wis
ting in Indiana, guests of their
sC>, Scott Gray and family. =
The PTA held its last meeting
Of tho year Wednesday after
noon with the president, Mrs.
Don Eglin, presiding. A check
was presented to Mrs. Paul Ben
nett who had recently directed
a benefit for the club. A dona-
ton Of SIS was given the local
baseball club. The club present.
ed. Mrs. Eglin with a gift for
her services during the past two
years. Mrs. Lloyd Catchot was
elected president; S. S. Wall,
vice president; Mrs. Lucille Den
nison, secretary Mrs. Arnold
Steelman, treasurer. Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Dick
son Hodges following the meet
ing.
Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Knox, Mrs.
Dennison and members of the
junior-senior classes had their
annual trip TO Ship Island last
Sunday.
The Woman's Club entertained
the seniors and their sponsor,
Mrs. Spencer, Thursday after
noon at the Edwards House with
a special program and reception.
Mrs. j. c. Edwards and Mrs. M.
c. Sherman assisted Mrs. Ellis
Handy, chairman, in serving re-
freshments.
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Ocean Springs

Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Wieder have
their son, Jackie, home on fur
Tough from Japan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Lewis have
as their guests her sister, Mrs.
Joseph Duck, and children of
Superior, Wis.
Col. and Mrs. Hayes Holmes of
Fl. Bragg, N. c., visited his par
ents, MI. and Mrs. r. H. Holmes
and daughter last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. JAMES Elliott
and children of Houston are
guests of her mother, Mrs. lola
Davidson, and his parents, MI.
and Mrs. j. Z. Elliott of Biloxi.
Mrs, Darius Phillips of Chica-
go is visiting her brother, Wal
ter Minnemeyer, and Mrs. Min
nemeyer en- route from Florida.
Champ Gay of Greenwood,
Miss, is visiting his family for
a few days.
Major j. Baker and Mrs.
Baker are visiting his mother,
Mrs. Ina B. Westbrook. He has
recently returned from Guam.
Mrs. Lynd and daughter were
visitors to New Orleans Monday.
Mike Mcfarland was a bust
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prietor, stated that the deceased
had complained of being i'll when
he checked in Thursday night
but had refused medical attention.
He was found lying across his
bed fully clothed by investigating
hotel employees.
The Stokes Funeral Home ship
ped the body TO New Orleans
2ending the location of relatives
on order Of Sheriff D. o. New
man.
Mr.. Jane stated that a hotel
employee had turned off the
light in Mr.. Vacins's room Friday
night, but thinking the guest
asleep. had not disturbed him.
His prolonged absence brought
the investigation Saturday morn
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-10

Diamond, a.. AP.--The little
United Brethren in Christ chrreh
in this northwestern Pennsylva
MIA town is not often the setting
for a wedding.
When Florence A. Main and
Charles M. Fiely we're married
there recently, il was the first
wedding IN the church in SO years
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ing when his body was discov-
cred.
Both the City Police and the
Sfssriff's Office participated in
the investigation and a crowd Of
curious persons gathered in front
of the establishment while the
inquest was being held.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-10
Former Local
Resident Found
Dead In Room

Joseph VAGINA, Jr., of New Or.
leans, who had been employed off
and on in several Pascagoula and
other coast restaurants and no.
tells in recent years. was discov-
cred dead in his room at the
Pascagoula Hotel last Saturday
mciAing.
A coFoner's jury returned a yer
dict of death by natural causes
and E. j. Jane, Jr., hotel pro-
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-10
r TAXPAYERS

Richmond, Va, AP.-virgin-
ians have been paying millions
OF dollars a year to IN. b. Early,
Jr.,' collector Of internal reve
nue., but they've been wrong.
Nathaniel Bazaleel Early isn't
a Junior at all. His fathers
name was John Richard Early
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-10

but the collector became known
as N. b., Jr., while living with
an uncle of the same name, and
when Sen. Carter Glass present
ed his name for collector, it wen;
on the books with the "Jr." at
tached.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-10

A guest at the ceremony was
86-Nesr-old Mrs. T. d. Thompson
who was the bride in the last
previous wedding in 1888.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-10
DIES ON VISIT HERE

Forrest Eugene Pierce, 66
years old, of Prentiss, Miss, died
of a heart attack Tuesday morn
ing at the home of his sister,
Mrs. d. d. Page, Lincoln avenue.
His body was sent by Stokes Flu
neral Home to Brassfield for in
terment.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-05-10

Zoologically speaking, apes are
more ike man than monkeys.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08
Military Atad emy honors Gen. Butkner

WEST POINT, N. r., July B. The U. S. Military Academys l4,- 900 acre training area, six miles east of the plain near Lake POpol- open, has been officially named Camp Buckner in honor of It. Gen. Samuel Bolivar Buckner, Jr, 1908 graduate of the Academy who was killed in action on Okinawa.
 Admiral of the Fleet Chester w. Nimitz, Adms. T. c. Kinkaid and Kelly Turney and Gen. Courtney H. Hodges joined Buckner's widow and two sons here for the brief ceremony
 On a rocky ledge in the area there was mounted a bronze shield type memorial plaque, with the in- scription
 simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr., DSC, DSM, DSM Navy, graduate U. s. M. A. 1908. As an instructor in tactics at U. s. M. A. from 1919 to 1924 and as Commandant of cadets from 1883 to 1885, he trained and impressed his sterling leadership on hundreds of cadets. He was killed in action while lead- ing his army on Okinawa on June IS, 1945.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08
SEAL5(L05E
 up ON OAKS
 IN TOP SPOT
CrY THE ASSOCIATED pRrss)

With the Fourth of July week come and gone, the Oakland Oaks were still leading the Pacific Coast League today. The San Francisco Seals were close behind their cross Bay rivals, only one game separ- atlng th-m from Oakland.
 Aided by the homers of Les ScarSella, Brooks Holder and Wally Westlake, the Oaks stopped Port land twice yesterday, 2 to and 3 to l, taking the series five to three with one game tied Glen Crawford homered for the Beavers only score in the second game.
 San Francisco was pressed hard to win it's first game from Los Angeles in II innings, to 4. and then coasted along on the one-hit pitching of Frank Rosso to win the niehtcap GO and keep step with the League leaders.
 Seattles Two
 AAU OCdl'iC, OdSi dIiiClltO UoOh q doubleheader from the Rainiers, 4 to and to 5. Gene Corbett and Gene Lillard homered to help win the first game, and Alex Kampouris hit home run in the second game with two men en-
 San Diego and Hollywood divided their doubleheader, the Padres win- ming the first game to 4, and the Stars the second, to 0. The ser ies edge went to Hollywood, to 3.
 saturday Games
 In Saturdays games. Hollywood beat San Diego, 4-3, Portland beat Oakland 3-2 and San Francisco shut out Los Angeles 8 to O.
 Seattle and Sacramento went l3 innings before the Rainiers won, 2 to l.
 The teams have their customary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08
.ELkS WIN OVER
 LEGION; SCORES
 MADE, i INNING

The Elks came up Sunday into a first place tie with the Legion be- hind the three hit pitching of Joe Guy.
 Joe, pitching his first game in four years allowed the Legion three hits, walked none and struck out seven.
 For the Legion, on the mound Rolison allowed but four hits, walk ed three and struck out l2.
 The Elks got to Rolison in the first inning, the first three batters scoring after which he allowed but one scratch single.
 Dillhoefer was the man at the plate for the Elks getting two for four exactly half of the hits allow ed the Elks
 For the Legion Strag.er was the high man getting two out of the three hits Guy allowed his team.
 Following is the play by play of the one inning in which runs were scored.
 All the action in which runs were scored came in the big first inning. In the top nalf with one away Stragier singled, went to second on a sacrifice by McDanielS, stole third and came in on a passed ball. The next batter grounded out to end the inning.
 One hit, one run, no Elk errors.
 Tn the home half of the first, Dillhoefer leadoff man singled. Palmer hit a Texas leaguer, Dill hoefer taking second. Moscrip hit a home run inside the park when his hard hit ball became lost in the grass untl. after he had passed third on the way home.
 The next three batters went down in order to retire the team.
 Three hits, three runs, one Le- zion error.
 The next game will be between
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08
WHITE GOES ON AIR

Albert White, speaking for the Alaska Taxpayers League, will go on the air tonight at ' o'clock.
 LET YOUR money earn four percent. Buy Alaska Finance Cor poration demand notes. (295-t0
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08
STANDINGS OF CLUBS
Ap SPORES
 ROUNDUP
(BY HUGH FULLERTON ]

NEW YORK, July 8.-Attention Card fans: Twenty-four years ago today Branch Hickey put rookie named Eddie Dyer in as pinch runner for Heinie Mueller of the Cardinals against Brooklyn Four days later, Dyer made his first Ma tional League hit, a pinch double, against the Phillies, and on July 29, 1922, Eddie made his pitching debut, relieving Lou North This July Dyer still is a rookie manager in the National League and his Cards really are feeling the pinch On the pessimistic side, it might be worth noting among the anniversaries that Ed die didn't win his first pitching victory until Sept. 3, 1923
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That on June 17th, l946, in the U. s. Commissioners Court for Juneau Precinct, at Juneau, Alaska, Earle Hunter was appointed administrator of the esta te of THEODORE SCHERZBERG. also known at Ted Sherzberg deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them. with verified vouchers as required by law, to said administrator at the First National Bank of Juneau, Alaska, within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice
 EARLE HUNTER, Administrator First publication, June IT, 1946.
 Last publication, July 8, 1946.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08

per square boy" than any other town in the land. boasts an even digger program this year with the service clubs Rotary, Kiwanls, etcD.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08

American swimming records tumbled at the Fleet City-Camp Shoemaker, Calf, invitational meet over the weekend. Joyce MacRae of San Francisco estab- lished new standards for the 15O meter medley and the 50-meter free style. Brenda Helser, swim ming unattached from Los Angeles, added two titles to her string Sun day when she won the 200meter free-style and l00-meter back stroke. Saturday Miss Helser up- set National Champion Ann Cur tis in the 400-meter free style.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08

Joe DiMaggio, the Yankee clip per, definitely won't play in the All-Star game at Boston tomorrow. The San Franciscan injured his leg Sunday in the first game ot double-header between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Athletics. DeMaggio was hurt when he slid into second base. The in jury is not serious.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08
National League
HO5PIIAl N07E5

St. Ann's Hospital admitted Will lard Sewers, Fred Waldal, Rudy La Brash, Iona Wills, Donald Barnes, Charles Johnson and Mrs. James Peterson for medical attention over the weekend.
 Discharged were Joe Anderson, Judge G. H. Alexander, John Blackwell, Willard Suess, Fred Wal dal and Mrs. M. w. Sasseen, all medical patients, and Lucia Ram berg, surgjca patient.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08
MONDAY MATINEE

Speaking of Notre Dame, the Irish haven't got 'em all this year. Matt Bolger, 1922 Notre Dame Mon- ogram winner, is due to play end for Cornell, and Bill Huber, an- other good end, is at Illinois Norristown, Pa, which claimed a
 year ago to have more baseball
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08

Empire Want Ads bring results i!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08

day off today. In series starting tomorrow (Tuceday) Oakland plays ct Seattle; Sacramento at Port land; San Diego at San Francisco; and Hollywood at Los Angeles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-08
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delphia 3; Bevens, Page tD and Robinson, Niarhos CD; Kneer, Christopher CD and Rosar.
 SecCnd game-New York l; Phil adelphia 4; Chandler, Murphy CD and Robinson; Savage and DeSau- tcls
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Summary-Home runs, Moscrip, hit by pitcher, Nielsen; walks off Rolison, 3: struck out by Guy, '; by Roliscn l2; Empires Parker and Grummett. Time of game one hlr and fifty five minutes.
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the Moose ana the Legion at 6:3o o'clock Tuesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-12
Waterbury Democrat SandLot Baseball
 Games Saturday
Saturday, July 13 Roger Connor Conference Morning Games

Hamilton Park
 No. 1, g A. ME. E. Cadets vs. Heroes (DresseD No. 1, 10:45 A. M-Dragons Keystones (O'Donnel). No. 2, 10 045 A M.-Warner A. C. Shamrocks (Dris- colD. Brass Mill
 Mo- l, 10 A. M-Crusaders vs. Copperheads. No. 2 10 A. M.-Boys Club Gold Sox. No. B. 10 A. M-Mustangs vs. Trojans. Fulton Park
 g A. M.-Waterville Wildcats Marvels. :45 A. M.-Leopards Kings Bunker Hill 10 A. M.--Bunker Hill Jays Rockets Waterville Park
 10 A. M.-Watervle Aces vs N. E. Wildcats.
 Senior League
 Afternoon Games Hamilton Park
 No. l. 145 P. M-Fultons E. E. Tigers (PiersalD. Mo- 2, P. M-Reidvle Brooklyn Orioles (Walsh) Brass Mill
 Mo- B. :45 P M-Pirates East End Hearts (Geary) Hamilton Park
 Mo- l, 4 P. M.-Crusaders Hlltops (PiersalD. Mo- 2, P. M-Oakvie Reds vs. Avgs, Jrs. (Walsh). Brass Mill
 No3 P M.-Bue Jays vs. Shamrocks (Geary). Bunker Hill
 2P. M-shanty Towners vs West Sides (Rush). Fulton Park 4P M.-Bunker Hill Cracker Hills (De Debbio) Washington Park
 4P. MT. P Cards vs Maple Leafs (McKenna).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-12
Tribes, Frances, Hlls to Play OH Sunday

Tribunes and Franco Americans will be seen in 1:3 City Amateur League baseball game Sunday af- trnoon at Hamilton Park, the Win ner to meet the Washington Hills at 4 P. M. for the first round title.
 Such setup was made possible as a result of last. nights meeting of the league protest board which backed up Umpire Charles (Klem) Guglielmo and the Hills, in disal- lowing the protest of Manager Joe Begnal of the Sacred Hearts, claim ing umpires misinterpretatlon of rules, when Guglielmo allowed but one run to score in last Sunday s Hills vS Hearts game on an over throw to the plate; two runners on base at the time and both scoring. The ump sent the second runner back to third; allowing the first run; after which the Hearts protested but the protest board of Jim Lee of Crosby, Bill Tracy of LeayenWorth and Harry Melvin, last seasons Fri bune A. c. field manager decided against the Hearts, thus clearing the way for next Sundays playoff without replay of the Hills-HeartS game.
 On Hamilton Parks No. dia- mond next Sunday, Sacred Hearts and Florio Post at 1:30 and Brook lyn A. c. vs. Aviglianese at 4 P. M both second round contests Will be played Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-12
Hines 66 Leads At Konsos City

Kansas City, Mo, July l2-tUP)- Veteran Jimmy Hines went into the second round of the s20 900 Kansas City invitational golf tournament with a two-stroke lead today after turning in a six under par 66 to tie the course record.
 The Chicago campaigner went out in 32 and took 34 on the backstretch in yesterdays opening round against regulation figures of 35 and 37.
 Johnny Bulla of Chicago, Jackson Bradley, Long Beach, Calf, and Harold (Jug) McSpaden, Sanford, Me, were two strokes off Hines pace with 68's.
 Byron Nelson, the favorite for the s2,50O first prize, racked up a 6s
 Bracketed at TO were Lloyd Man grum, of Los Angeles, the U, s. Open Champion; George Fazio, Los An- geles, Canadian open king; Vic Ghezzi, Knockville, Tenn; Leland (Duke) Gibson, Kansas City, Gene Kunes, Spring Lake, N, J, and Frank Stranahan, Toledo, O., the days low amateur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-12
Home Run Beats
 Eagle Lock Girls

Terryville, July 12-The Trumbull girls team of Plainville handed the Eagle Lock girls team a 5-4 defeat in Plainvxille, Tuesday night in a well-played contest. A home run by V. Mczie in the fifth inning gave the Plainville girls tn con- test.
 Krenicki was on the mound for the Lockmakers while Pelkey was her battery mate while Miss San- pron did the twirling for the vic tors with Cujsulis catching. ~
 Wednesday night the Eagle Lock girls defeated the Case Company girls team of Waterbury at the East Main Street diamond by a score of 6-2 Mary Ryan continu- ing her hitting, had three hits out of four trips to the plate, while Ann Levins also stood out for the victors with double and single.
 Pat" Kennedy was the outstand- ing batter for the visitors with g triple. L. Plaweski was on the mound for the local girls with Mis-; Pelkey on the receiving end. Miss Frisco was on the mound fol Chase with Miss Farrell catching. Practice
 Jack Lojewski, manager of thf Eagle Lock girls has announced that the girls will hold a practice on Monday night at 6:3o at tht East Main Street school grounds.
 The team will journey to Middle bury on Friday night, July 19, the Benrus girls team of Waterbury leaders in the Industrial Leagel will make their appearance hert and on Sunday, July q, one o1 the top-notch girls teams in New England, the Tip Toe A. C. team of Bridgeport will appear here.
 The American League Junior baseball team will meet the Sails. bury Legion junior team at tht East Main Stret field, Sunday al 2:30 in an Litchfield County Legion contest.
 Announcement was made Thurs. day night that the Terryville tean has been outfitted with uniform. donated by J. D. Redfearn, Bris- tol Ford dealer, with the team tt make their appearance in the new uniforms on Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-12
Many Irish With Ne1u York Cops For Brassco Go

New York's Police Department is famous for it's Irish members, and Manhattan's crack baseball team which meets the Brasscos tomorrow night at Municipal Stadium at 8:45 also boasts its hardhittlng Celts.
 There's a Quin in center field (one M, and Quinn in right field (two Ns1; a Coyle plays shortstop; Keane catches and Carroll pitches and there's Hart, Hurley, Sexton Began, Sullivan and O'Hannon among the other members of the squad.
 The Cops bring their 20-man squad here on their New England trip. which includes a game at Springfield Sunday afternoon.
 Last Sunday the bluecoats trimmed the Queens Alliance team in a double header, 9-3 and 8-7 and earlier in the season routed the West Haven Sailors.
 Tony and Al
 The Brasscos will field a pow erful club of their own tomorrow nl8Nt WlCn the CuCClle4lO UIUtl4tlo . Tony at third, and Al at shortstop Whitey Piurek at second base ane Whitey KunkieWicz at first base Tony, who was runnerup to tht Yankees George Stirnweiss last season in the American League bat ting race, hasn't hit his stride hert to date, but like Catched Jimmy Sheehan, he'll break out with a car load of hits any night now, Sheehar got three for four, including two doubles last Wednesday night, anc was robbed of fourth.
 The same hard-hitting outfield O. Johnny Devito Billy Moore ant Eddie Red" Sheehan is also avail able, and the fans will have an op' portunity to see Walt Gathman, re- cent Yale pitcher, for the secont time. Gathman made his debut las Saturday night by defeating th' Montgomery Red Sox, 4-3: He Wa discharged from the Marines wed nesday and will continue his studle | at Yale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-12
Robinson 5-1 OUer .Curcio: 9-5 on K.O.

New York, July 12-(UP)-Bet- ting men figure that Ray (Sugar) Robinson is taking virtually no risk with his ranking as welterWeight challenger tonight in tackling young Joe Curcio at Madison Square Garden, although Harlem Ray is recovering from injured hands and is facing his first southpaw op- ponent.
 Robinson, who is slated for title shot at Champion Marty Servo next month, is favored at 5-1 to beat the portsider from Newark, N. J. The price is 9-5 that dark-halred. big posed Curcio doesn't last the full 10 rounds.