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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
STANDING
Auto Racing

Langhorne, Pa, Oct. 14-(UP)- Al Bonnell, Erie, Pa, held the cen- tral states 100-mile National Midget auto racing championship today after touring the distance in one hour, six minutes and 1842 seconds before a crowd of 10000 at one-mile Lang horne speedway.
 Bonnell took the lead in the 23rd lap Of the race yesterday when Ralph Pratt of Indianapolis was forced out with a broken clutch. George Whitzman, Detroit, was sec- and, Otis Stine, York, took third place and Steve Yonigan of Allen town was fourth.
 Sol Sanders, Indianapolis, suffered shoulder injury when his car over turned on the 34th lap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
SMALL TALK!

Although not up to previous standards Leavenworth played a bangup game against Hamden at the Municipal Stadium Friday aft ernoon, with Joe Masotta excelling for the Big Red. Joe is our choice as Man of the Week" because of his continued fighting spirit" which has stood the Tech Tigers in good stead in their first three games. This lad can very easily be rated one of the best backs in the city. Honorable mention for their good brand of football should be accorded to Frank Datelle, Jimmy Ahrens, Tom Brown and Jerry Becchia of Wilby; and Eddie Bow man, Joe Mancini, Steve Perrone, and Nick LoRusso of Leavenworth.
 Football enthusiasts were treated to a great football game at the Yale Bowl last Saturday afternoon as Columbia came from behind to overcome 20 to deficit to win the contest, 28 to 20. Of course we sympathize with Yale in their loss but then again we marvel at the way the Lou Littlemen were able to come from behind under such adverse conditions. Hats off to Co., lumbia and their Coach, Lou Little, who are well on tehir way to an undefeated season.
 Many Crosby football enthusiasts can breath little easier this week as a result of the postponement of the Crosby -Ansonia tilt at the Municipal Stadium last Saturday afternoon. With the loss of both Bernie Lawlor and Johnny Kelley, the Ivy's chances against Ansonia were almost diminished. This post ponement which gives Crosby much badly needed time to practice was 8 life saver in this case. Coach Jimmy Lee has not indicated as yet when he will re-schedule the An- sonia tilt.
 The Wilby Wildcats will undergo their first baptism under fire" next Friday afternoon when they meet Commercial in the Elm City. Although the Commercial outfit was beaten by Leavenworth, it still boasts strong squad. If Wilby can spill the Trade School combine they should not have too much trouble with the remaining opponents on their schedule. From what we have seen of the Green and White this far we are inclined to pick them to edge Commercial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Toft Gridders
 Blank Choote

The Taft Prep football combine chalked up its second successive triumph of the season as they drubbed Choate Prep of Walling- ford, 1e to Saturday afternoon at Wallingford. Taft beat Crosby High of Waterbury, to 0, two weeks ago in their opening contest.
 The Watertown football array pushed across 8 touchdown in the second, third and final periods to clinch the contest after having battled through a scoreless first period.
 Fullback Paul Larson, Al Peters and Phil Freiberger spurred the Taft offensive with their passing and running prowess.
 Taft goes to Windsor this week to meet Loomis on Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
3 Teams Share Minor Pin Lead

Three teams have gone into a tie for first position in Minor A Bowling League with II wins and losses each-Somers, Lux, and Benrus. Carl Herman, Plume & Atwood took high singles last week with 143 and Korr of Lux high triples with 370. Petro of Somers Brass holds the league record in both high singles and high triples with 150 and 390. Tonight's schedule-Lux vs. c. L. & P; Somers vs. 1ngersoll; Virtune vs Eyelet; Waterbury Companies vs. Waterbury Tool; Plume & Atwood vs. Steel Ball. Benrus Watch draws bye due to the fact that Bristol has gone over to the Minor B League.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
This Sporting World
Williams Rated With Ty and Babe
Ry JOHN A. cLUNEY

In view of Theodore the ex' 1htmper Williams .238 for Si1 World Series games prior to Sun. day, 6 for 21) the current LOOB article by Tim Cohane, well-knowr native of New Haven, friend o1 most state sportSwriters; since tht good old days when Tim beat the publicity drums for Sleepy Jim Crowley and the '7 blocks of gran- fte" at Fordham, Now sports editol Of the Look mag, Tim refers tc Ted Williams as a Init scientist and "baseballs greatest hitter" ir which he tells of the Williams care ahout his bats and then compares him with two of baseball's greatest 1mmortals-Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, no lessl
 Says Timothy, who also states Williams has demanded $80, 900 for the 1947 season; which may reach $100, GOO in another year or 90:
 "As cyclotron is to an atomic scientist, so is his hat to Ted Williams. He uses everything but blueprints in settling on a suit able stick. When it's right for length (35 inches), and for weight (34-ounces), Ted's mace gets the heat treatment in an oven. Then it's oiled, and (here's where science steps out) rubbed and hardened with a bone. This scientific approach, plus sharp eyes. precise timing and loose power make Ted Williams Base balls Greatest Hitter
 Conceding Ty Cobb's greatness, with his 367 lifetime average, and Babe Ruth's slugging pre-emi- hence, with TIA home runs and 2,209 runs batted in, Williams first four-years' record is on a par with both these iInmortals. Cobb, for example, averaged .359. William .359 and Ruth 1919 through 1922) .348. Williams and Ruth drove in the same number of runs, 515, and Cobb accounted for APO. On homers, Cobb hit but 26, Will uamS 1ZT, and Ruth, Of course, led with TIT. This fine record puts Williams well along the road to all-time greatness.
 Williams is slated to surpass both Cobb and Ruth in the most important department of all, in the matter of salary. AS base balls top hitter and box office attraction, and with more Red Sox pennants in the offing, Will hams' $80,000 contract demand for 1947 is bound to take an in- fiationary boost in 1948 and after perhaps to $100,O00. And the most convincing proof of hitting greatness, in addition to strong batting averages, is recognition by baseball management in the form of cold, hard cash-an of which Ted Williams has"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

trick knee. The football players are well taken care of at Gunnery he said. All the players must re- port to the Field House at 1:30 to prepare for their games at 2:3O. The football squad at the Wash ington, Conn, institute is com- posed of boys from all over these United States; some from New York, Connecticut, Missouri, Cal ifornia and many from the deep South. 'They al lare huge lads well over six feet, he stated. I'm next to the shortest man on the team. Coach John Goldman and Line Coach Harold Beebe, former Taft football mentor, take good care of and teach their boys all the fundamentals of the game. When you come out of a school like this you know your football" he concluded.
 (EDTTOR's NOTE: There is a
 very good possibility that Lati-
 mer may receive scholarship
 to Yale next season if he con-
 tinues the good brand of foot
 ball he has been playing thus
 far this season. If anyone de-
 serves it the winner of the Mar
 golis Memorial Trophy, Jimmy
 Latimer, does. This trophy was
 awarded to the boy who was
 adjudged the "outstanding -an-
 around high school athlete" last
 season. Good Luck Jimmy!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Nougotuek At Torrington
(SpeCial to the DemOcratJ

(SpeC1ai to the DemOcrdtl
 Eua1dngton, Oct. 14.-The Tor xaugbcn High Football squad Will t1eet NaSgabalck at FNlessenich Park 25nSs afternoon. This contest was ssogtponed on Saturday because of &udveRse weather conditions. Tor 9fnNbcm B ruled IA point favorite kp beat tine Naugatuck aggregation.
 T5ae Torrington High Frosh com- hdne edged out the Litchfied Junior
 ep4zbldc Jayvees. .7to 0, at FUessenich VI Let Saturday morning.
 TIC only Warrington score was ,a,aahed up in the second quarter hen George Harrington heayed a 17 Naxd pass to Buddy Thayer for the eKzh<Iuwa. The extra point was Nootvd by the Harrington -Thayer oznf3zl1e.
 Ilhe ToFxington High Jayvees meet zse Uf,ionyiIls High Freshmen Fri &Y afteguocn at UnaonviA.e Basdle Ak3d EERfppo were important to the s1W cttY coanhznes victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Sports Parade
By OSCAR FRALEY United Press Sports Writer

St. Louis, Oct. 14-(UP)-A wiry, energetic little Missourian once con sidered too small to be a regular starter was faced today with the toughest pitching assignment that baseball has to offer.
 The refugee from bull pen is 29- year-old Murry Dickson. The job is hurling the seventE-and very final-game of the World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals.
 It couldn't be a rougher spot. After six games were battled to a draw, all the chips were piled high in the middle of the table as they set their sights on Tuesdays finale.
 Ferriss Sox Hope
 Matching slants with him for the games world championship will be Dave (Boo) Ferriss, powerful workhorse who was the major leagues leading percentage winner the past season with a record of 25 victories and six losses.
 Ferriss strolled home in his first meeting with the Cardinals-when Dickson was tossing them up for the Redbirds. And the burly Bosox are confident that once more in the pay off contest, big Dave again will overpower the opposition.
 Little Murry doesn't think so.
 T made one mistake giving Rudy York a slow-up pitch," Dick son recalled.
 Murry Settled Down
 It was fatal as far as that one contest was concerned. Because right there in the first inning of the third game, York slapped it over the left field wall at Fenway Park for a three-run round tripper.
 There were two down with Johnny Pesky on second and Ted Williams on first as York's drive sailed through the crisp air.
 But from that point on, until he was lifted for pinch-hitter in the eighth, Murry blew the BosoX down with only four hits in six innings and shut off the American League champions without a run.
 T know I can beat them," argued the 155-pounder with brown hair. "That one pitch was mistake which I'll never make again"
 Dickson, his blue-green eyes snap ping, was determined to prove that Manager Eddie Dyer didn't make a mistake this season when he yanked the slim right-hander out of a relief role and transformed him into a regular. Murry made an initial pay ment on Dyer's faith by winning IA games against six losses. But then he faltered on that one mistake pitch.
 Climbed Slowly
 It was long haul up for the young man from Tracy, Mo. He spent five years climbing through the Cardinal chain to reach the par ent club and then was relegated TOT two years to the monotonous duties of relief tosser.
 He entered the army in Septem- Der, 1943, and, upon his release, re- turned to the Cards this season. That's when Dyer gave him his chance for bdllpen freedom and the grateful Murry, who never has had losing season came through hand somely.
 Up until last Wednesday in the cloud-filtered sunshine at Boston when he made costly mistake. But they say on the Cardinal Ball Club that young Dickson is one of those guys with icewater in his veins and plenty on the ball.
 That's why he'll get his chance for redemption here Tuesday-and it's one of the biggest and gloomiest spots in baseball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
BosebaII Bits Of fInterest
By MILTON HICKMAN United Press Sports Writer


 New York, Oct. 14-(UP)-Ran- dom glimpses behind the big league baseball scenes:
 Chunky Stan Spence, the Wash ington Senator outfelder, who was chosen on the American Leagues All-Star team in 1942, 1914 and 1946, registered a complaint during the last classic which had the approval of other player satellites and ulti- mately bore fruit-or, rather fancy tie clasps.
 It has been the policy for the league to reward players chosen for the All-Star game with nominal sized war bond. Spence appreciat- ed the bond but wanted something more lasting.
 After while" the Senator out- fielder said, "the war bond is spent and you have nothing ot show that you ever played on an An-StaI team. Why don't we get something that we can show years later?"
 Other players agreed with Spence and eventually league officials learned of the matter.
 Shortly afterward, each American League All-Star player became the recipient of gaudy, gold tie clasp.
 One of the St. Louis Browns in flelders, Vern Stephens, definitely will be placed on the trading block this winter. Earlier dur ing the Summer, Stephens told this department that he doesn't expect to be with the Brownies by 1947 because of contract squab- bles which took place during last Spring.
 The New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox covet the young shortstop and would be willing to do business. Earlier in the season, too, the Yankees of- fered third-baSeman Billy John son and some cash for pitcher Bob Muncrief of the Missourians.
 Lanky Jim Vernon, the Wash ington flrSt-sacker, who led the American League in hitting this season with a mark of 1855, ex- plained that the honor has its disadvantages, too
 Next year." said the soft spoken Pennsylvanian, "the pitch CTS in our league will probably regard me marked man. It might make hitting little tough CT than it was for me in previous years" smiled the slender Sena- tor.
 One of the National Leagues un- sung heroes, 39-year-old Rollie Hemsley of the Philadelphia Phil lies, believes that he is close to the end of his active playing career.
 Hemsley, who did an excellent job of receiving late in the season when Andy Seminick was injured, isn't even certain he'll be back with the PhilS next season.
 You know how it is," he said re- gently, "the club will be calling in a lot of younger players and therell probably be several trades. I'm not sure whether I'll be with Phil adelphia next season."
 Reports are growing that the wealthy Pasquel brothers are pon- dering pulling up financial stakes in the Mexican league. Despite convincing assurances earlier by Jorge and Bernardo that the league was prospering, several franchises in the loop finished in the red.
 Big league players are wondering what former teammates who signed long-term contracts in the tamale circuit will do if the league folds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Penn B. E.

Philadelphia, Oct. 14-CUP)-The University of Pennsylvania basket ball team begins practice sessions today with more than 100 candi- dates expected to report.
 Don Kellett returned to the school as head basketball coach after a years absence. Among the candi- dates expected to report were two members of the championship 1944- 45 team and four lettermen from last years squad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
OokviIIe Red Sox Inter- State Champs

Of to good start, with a pail of runs in the very first inning, thG Oakville Red Sox never stopped >un- til the last out was made and the Red Sox wound up with Al win over Millbrook and the Inter State league baseball championship at Judd's field Sunday afternoon. Four Connecticut and as many New York State teams have made up league membership all season; Oakville having 8 strong club in the field from the start and, though defeated in playoff for the regular season honors; when tied by Millbrook; the Red Sox, well-backed by their Oak vile fans and merchants, came through yesterday on 2 hit pitching by Franny Meyers; and handy hit ting by Tommy Fenn and Tommy Meyers who got of the g Red Sox hits.
 Big Sixth
 As things turned out, the two run first inning was enough to win for Oakville; but two more in the sixth clinched the game and the cham pionship; right after Millbrook had made its only score; to make it 8 2-1 ball game. Two singles by Pierce and Tom Meyers; a miscue and fielder's choice with Franny Meyers at bat; did all the damage in ths Oakville sixth. Tommy Fenn, in ad- dition to batting 3 for 4, field his shortstop position in sensational fashion; as did Bob Palmer in cen- terfield. After the game, Manager Pat Palomba publicly thanked the Oakville fans and merchants for their sterling support of the team all season; the new champions to be honored at a banquet within the next week or two. Summary:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Bike Race

Philadelphia, Oct. 1E(UP)-Don Sheldon, 17-year-old Newark, N. J., National Junior bicycling champion, today held the 25-mile keystone state bicycle title.
 Sheldon tourned the West Fair mount Park course in one hour, Is minutes, PA seconds yesterday to edge Ray Blum, also of Newark, who placed second. Jack Held, Westwood, N. J., was third.
 Eleanor Hoffman, New York, took
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Jungle League

Amid howls and hoots of rival teams the Jungle League roared through bowling session Friday night in grand style.
 Prophet" S. Addessio had two upsets in his crystal gazing predic- tionS.
 The Zebras made monkeys" out of the Monkeys with Flash" Art Graziano and "Reverse-spi Pen oncello making the 2 to l victory possible.
 The absence of -Four Roses Jacarus0 has put the Mighty Mite Zaza in big slump. Hurry back, "Jack."
 The triumphant bull-cry of the Apes echoed through the Para mount Alleys as they trounced the Gorillas to 0.
 Keep those bottles quiet" Sasso was in great form, but was handi- capped by two absent teammates.
 Did "Rip Van Wrinkle" Martinelli oversleep again?
 "Wonder Boy" Severino had the GOrillas up a tree with his fine bowling.
 Happy" s. Addessio had his curve breaking all night, especially his last game.
 The Hyenas came out from under to win the decisive game over the Balloons. "Whizzer" Lowther's grand slam in the last two boxes of the final game made Daisy" Addessio look pretty bad. Better IuCk next time "DaiSyo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
A.B.C. Golf

Naugatuck, Oct. 14-Ruth Bowen and Eddie Cichowsh won low gross in the mixed Scotch foursome golf tournament yesterday at the Amer ican Brass golf club with a 49. Ben Thompson and Barbara Rockwell got low net honors with 57-3O-37, and John and Irene Travel with 52-15-37, and John and Ire naFevelr r. and John and Irene Travel with 52-15-37.
 The lowest number of butts, 16, were holed by F. Bilitz and Eunice Healy. After the tournament ham, burg roast was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Redskins And rionqIes 6-6
(SpeciaI to The Democrat)

tSpeciaI to The DemOCrat)
 Torrington, Oct. IA touchdown in the final seconds of play gave the Torrington Redskins a 6-6 tie with the New Britain Triangles in thrilling contest before 300 fans at Fuessenich Park yesterday after- noon.
 Omar Pollick's 29 yard aerial to Andy York in the final seconds of play gave the Redskins their only score. Pollick's kick for the extra point was unsuccessful.
 New Britain's six points came in the second quarter on a pass from Zeleck to Wassil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
New Coach

Philadelphia, Oct. 14- CUP) - Frank Hoerst, southpaw relief hur- Ter for the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, has been appointed freshman basketball coach at La- Sale College, Athletic Director James Henry announced today.
 Hoerst, Navy veteran, explained the LaSalle 1938-39 basketball team. His former teammate, Charley Mo- Clone. is head basketball coach, at LaSalle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
By YIN MALoNEY

Jimmy Latimer, former Crosby High School track and football star, is going great guns with the Gun nery High football squad at Wash ington, Conn, where he is playing regular in the backfield. At his right halfback position Latimer has scored two touchIowns in two weeks,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Skeef

R. L. Munger and Perry Bing- hamyesterday compiled high strings of g to share net honors in the first of a series of weekly skeet matches to be held at the Country Club fo Waterbury skeet range.
 Other scores: c. P. Goss Sd, 20; W. A. Amelung, 20; c, E. Mason, 19; Phil Pratt. 19; Cortland Heyniger, 1s; J. Doug Lalnan, IS; Richard Hey niger, Is; D. s. Futile, Sr., 16; w. J. Larkni, 2d, 16 and Alex Bryan, IS.
 R. L. Munger and w. A. Amelung head the trap shoot committee in charge of the Sunday events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
ITS FIRST GAME LAW

Wyoming's first game law was
 enacted by the territorial council and house of representatives, and given administrative approval on Dec. 1, 1869.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

Cuba shipped more than 300,OOO pounds of frog legs, valued at over $1oo,000, to the United States lAAt year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

the women's two-mile title in 7:31.4 and Al Hates, Metuchen, N. J., won the three-mile old timers handicap in 1O:132.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
Professional Football
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Chicago Cardinals 36, Detroit II. Washington "A, New York 14. Chicago Bears 2S, Los Angeles 2s. Green Bay 1s, Philadelphia 2. Pittsburgh 16, Boston 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

Thomaston's humping welter- weight, who will meet former N. E. lightweight title-hOlder Benny Singleton of this city; Friday night in the main bout of popular priced Waterbury A. c. boxing show at the state armOry. Kenny James, local colored mid- dleweight and Danbury's Henry Holt are signed for an 8-round semi-final go; with Earl Roys of Bristol and Jackie Cohen of Bos- ton in 8 six-round battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

Milbrook .............. 900 001 OOo-1 oakville .............. 200 0o2 o0x-4
 Runs-Sepe. Laudati, T. Fenn. Pierce, I. Meyers. Errors-Pierce 2, Beauty. De- santis 2. Gros g. Osika, Ruge. Runs bat ted in-T. Fenn Desjardins, F. Meyers. Osika- Two base hits-Laudati. T. Fenn. Stolen bases-Palmer, Laudati 2, Sepe, play-Palmer to Beauty. Left on bases Oakville 12, Milbrook 10. Struck out by Meyers g, Ruge 1. Umpires-Monti, Ahern and Sears. Time-2:05.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14
STANDING EASTERN DIVISION
WESTERN DIVISION

ALL AMERICAN CONFERENCE SATURDAY NIGHT RESULTS Cleveland z, New York 0. San Francisco 23, Los Angeles 14.
 WESTERN DIVISION
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

for Ruge in 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-14

Amid howls and hoots of rival teams the Jungle League roared through bowling session Friday night in grand style.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-26
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By YIN MALONEY

The Wilby Wildcats will usher ir the local scholastic grid season when they meet Plainville High at the Municipal Stadium tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. While Bill Tracy's Tech Tigers, last seasons City Champs, will open their season at the Stadium tomorrow night, under the lights at 8:l5 when they come to grips with Manchester. And on Saturday afternoon the Crosby High footballers will meet Torrington at the Stadium at 3. These three games will provide a full weekend for local sports fans.
 Promising
 Coach Tom Purcell and his assist ant, George Mulligan, Jr., have been working their Green and White charges at the Golf Lots on Thom- aston Avenue for the past few weeks and have come up with some good material for their '46 Grid combine. In the backfield they will have the available talent of Jackie Rush, Jimmy Ahrens, Frank Da- telle and Don Belanger while in the line the Purcell outfit will show Billy Darlington at tackle; and Harris Knight and Tom Brown. In all probability the Wildcats will have their hands full when they meet the Plainville outfit, which sunk Bristol, 26 to 0, last week. The three local football mentors are confident that their teams will show favorably against their able opponents but will wait for their opening contests to verify this con-