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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Impertinent Questions On Pertinent Subjects
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 DO SOCCER FANS proposed invasion of Liverpool cancelled because difficulty booking passage? Won't racing in America reach offered this when eyense Anita Handicap the santa Anita Derby the Kentucky Preakness and the Belmont has and added money? And does the entry es hree-yeard for next springs PreakneSs indicate blacklist the Maryland tracks because Of the conmisson against dopers' Win Jim Jeies pull the physical crisis which con- him? Wont sotoaI players ot the New foK area pc pleased Commissioner Robert Moses plans to have all pending this improvement will have treated with calcium chloride in the spring opening?
 WILL AN HESITATE DEMOCRAT get the post on the New York State Athletic Feische the most qualified? Does Babe Ruth read all those tele- league clubs of lower classification? of Providence that right overu the referee few nights after that official had of his bout with Ralph which the decision? Well hush nah mou what ever became Happy interview who does he think Famngo Hialeah today? Will Frank the Maine Chance Farm win the Derby odaypoving the grumbng horsemen let it be run by postponing their threatened strike?
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
ny OSCAR FRALEH

New York, Feb. 23 - tUP) - Henry VHeeny) MajeslSi, Q chunky guy who Is three-QuarterS should CTS, was coming like Whlrlaway m the stretch for the New York Yans keeS today and it may be the splin- ter~britches sign for American League batting champion Snuffy SthnweiSs,
 Snuffy is the. underSlung mfield. CT who held down second for the Tanks last year and took the elnb- ping crown with a .S0o mark. But Joe (Faash) Gordon, the sterling silver second sacker, is back from the Army and it spells trouble for Stirnweiss.
 So the original theory was that stlrnwelss might be held on second, lacking the shotgun arm needed from third, and Gordon might be moved to third even though he Is 6 better performer at second than is Snuffy.
 But now along comes Majeski, the Polish power hitter from New Yorks staten Island--a guy who couldn't make the grade with the lowly Boston Braves six years ago. We'll. this Is le46 and it's a new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
American Legion PIoyoff Friday

lourdeS and FNltons of the Amer. ican Legion Junior basketball leagut will play one game for the loop title Friday night of next week at Wash ington Park. The layoff became necessary when both clubs defeated the Cadets and Smilers last night in final league games; Lourdes win ming 49-39 over Cadets and Fultons by 29-20 over the Smilers.
 Jokers had no trouble winning from the East Ends by a 35 to i9 score while the Tigers and Middle bury came up with the best of four games, a 33-32 decision for the Fig CTS.
 High scorers in the quartet Of games included: Cardella, Napomi- encino and Daversa of LourdeS i4- l4-l0 points; Quinn and Sforza Of Cadets lS and 10 points; Gruskay and Meehan Of FultOns Il and 10 points Knights of Smilers 10 points; Marilli and LaChappel of Jokers To- 9 points; Boisvert and Sullivan Of East Ends 6: JakabauskaS and Mer- riman of Tigers l2-li points and Egan. Mercier and Martin of Mid dlebury l0-l0-6 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Pep vs. BartOIO Title Go Friday
 At SIP Tops"

New York. Feb. 23--The differ ence of opinion regarding the rightful holder of the world feath- erweight title will be ironed out al Madison Square Garden next Fri day night when the two claimants to the honor clash in a l5-round titular contest. They are Willie Pep, of Hartford Conn. and Sal Bartolo, of Boston.
 Pep's claims are recognized by the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut boxing commissions, as well as by the authoritative Ring Magazine. Bartolos claims are sanctioned by the National Boxing Association. Massachusetts. which sometimes does things a little dlf.. ferently, recognizes both Pep and Bartolo as champion.
 Won 9I Of 93
 Pep boasts one of the most im- posing records in boxing today. He has engaged in 93 contests as a professional. has won 9l. He lost one decision, was held to a draw once. Pep also has a unique service record. He served first in the Navy received a discharge, was then talk en by the Army, got his second olS- charge late last summer,
 Since resuming action in October he has beaten Paulie Jackson, Mike Martyk. Eddie Giosa, Harold Gio- son, Johnny Virgo. and. in his last start two weeks ago, Jimmy Joyce Tn his final bout of l945 he wa held to a draw by Jimmy McAllis- ter in Baltimore.
 Both Pep and Bartolo turned 1T impressive triumphs in their las' Garden appearances. Pep was last seen Tn the Garden ring just over a year ago when he turned back the attempt of Phil Terranova tc lift his featherweight crown.
 Bartolo last showed at the Gar den in July when he trouncec Fred die Russo, of Railway, N. J., ano in doing so handed Russo his first defeat in 52 professional contests
 Foir six-round bouts and an op- ening four have been arranged by Matchmaker Nat Rogers in support Of -Bartolo. The sixers bring together Vern ESco and Cleo Ever cit. Lou Valles and Try Palefsky Joey Carkido and Nick Stato. John nv Cesario and Ruby Kessler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Alumni Eosy For Tech 5
By YIN MALONEY, Jr.

A Sunday workout on the 30 by 50 State Armory court has been ar- ranged for Leavenworth's entry in the state class "A" basketball tour nament at New Haven next week, following 52-2S win over an Alum nj squad last night. as the feature of the annual Tech athletic carnival at Wilby gym, to finish a fine sea- son for Tech.
 Leavenworth meets Greenwich High Tuesday afternoon, 2 D. m. at the Arena in the first of five playdown games scheduled for the day. Greenwich was the only team to defeat Bridgeport Central, top ranked team in the pre-tournament ratings.
 Last night, Jimmy Piersall and Con Santagotta found the hoops early, pacing Tech to a 1913 half time lead; to which was added 22 points in the third period and 6 final 52 point total; Piersall netting l6 points Santagotta l5.
 In the opening. period the City basketball champs forged a 2 point lead over their Alumni by virtue of some fancy shooting by Connie San- tagotta and Jimmy Piersall. Al the halftime their lead was cut to 6 points by a fast moving Alumni squad which was sparked by Dave Karpovich. Mike Pappa and Ralph Bradley, former set-shot artist for the West Side Speedboys. At the intermission the Tigers led the Alumni l9 to l3. In the third stan za however. the Alumni were hand cd a terrific trouncing as far as scoring was concerned. as the Tracymen tossed up 9 points in this period against for the Alumni During the final quarter the Alumni came back fairly strong to hold the Big Reds scoring spree to a 3 point margin, and thus provide a very fast moving ball game. Sherwill Korbusieski, and Messup held up the defensive end Of the Tech strat- egy while Begnal, Varnelli and Harbinick were hot for the Alumni
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Steinborn, AH B0b0 On Arn1ory Mat Card

Ali Baba and Benny Rosen, the latter a 2S0 pounder will provide main bout. no time limit action Of the first wrestling show scheduled for the State Armory, Thursday. March 2 by promoters Eddie Walker and Brownie Karaban. the latter announced yesterday. Herbie Free man, a standout Jewish matman and Mike Haller of Long Island are listed in a 45-minute bout; the win- ner to meet 600 pound Martin Levy Ghe Blimp) on March i4 Milo Steinborn. 22O pound German giant and Chuck Ross, 6-9 wrestler, are also paired in a half-hour bout. Steinborn and champion Jimmy Londos drew the biggest crowd in Connecticut mat history for pro- n.oter Jim Downing at New Haven Arena more than 10 yeasr ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
MONTIMEN NEED WIN TO STAY IN NI,R. \. RACE

oncc.defeated scovnl ERA. bas. ketball squad of the 1.R A. league goes after another victory Sunday afternoon at the State Armory, which it needs to stay in the con- tention for second round honorS and a title~playoff with American Brass, which is not, listed for acc ton tomorrow. The BrasSles, also beaten once in the second round are tied for second round leader ship with Scovill. which means that if Sid Montis SERA outfit Is defeated by Chase Brass & Copper tomorrow the BraSanen will be on top all by themselves until next Wednesday night at least, when they are paired with the formid- able U. s. Rubber of Naugatuck Club, coached by DornMinnicucci in the game of the week"
 Know Their Hoops
 Chase team, coached by Bobby Greatorex, has come along fast and with such hoop talent as Red Dayton, Vic Paulauskas, Lefty" Adams, Gene Sweeney, Dutch Roberts, Johnny Harnick, Charley swan and Bill Thompson have a great deal more than an outside chance of surprising the Montimen, led by Joe Joyce with "Weenie' zenich, Howie Kraft, Bill McMar- land, "Drkie" Garlinski. Rocco Rim aldi and Jimmy Grove. The game is slated for starting at 4:l5 D. m
 Waterbury Tool and Waterbury Companies will meet in the 2:4S game of the triple-header which the latter club will be favored tc win because of its strong though losing play against the better teams of the "A" division of the league plus its mid-season victory over American Brass to chalk UT one of the few defeats handed the Scallymen this season. Consistent speed and scoring ability by Fred die Coelho Dick Januska and Dan nv Rosa have marked the MattS Sheehan coached club all season.
 Unbeaten Benrus Watch. coached by Pat Quilter and Bristol Com pany team are carded for the open ing game of three tomorrow, se' for l:3o D. m. a Bristol win to o' reearded as distinct upset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
NEW BRITAIN
 AMERICANS IN ARMORY 60

From the season-long scoring ability exhibited by the New Britain Americans including Joe Lynch, Dobrutsky, luke, and Frank BoreS, Eddie Dobek and Walt Kesge, the Waterbury Guards; Al oerhart, Hank Mischetti, Ross Merrick, Her. bic Blum and their mates will be furnished with the keenest Of conn petition Sunday night at the State Armory in the fifth sabbath hoop program presented by Tom Mana ger Magner.
 Mostly Bristol boys, the New Britain Americans sewed up the State League championship Thurs day night with 5e-37 win over Middletown speedboys; Joe Lynch scoring iB points, Dobretsky l2, Bores ii and P. luke Q. Against such sharpshooters and ballhand- lers as 0erhardt, Finnegan, Blum Merrick, the Waterbury Joes, Boley and Joyce the visitors may not be as effective as they were agains; Middletown; but they figure W give a good account of themselves and, being a hlgh-scoring combina- ton figure to press the Magnermen all the way.
 Tn the first game won by the Guards 55-5l from the Harlem Yankees and last Sundays win over the Harlem Pros, Gerhardt was the favorlte of the fans because of his great exhibition of shooting and ball-handling every minute he was in both games. His absence from the second game against the Har- lem Yanks, won the New York col- ored combine 64-62, cost the local array the ball game, in the opinion of many Sunday night fans. Mi- chetti, also a fine play-maker and "dead-eye Dick" on Set-shots did not play last Sunday because of a broken nose, but was not needed badly; which will not be the case tomorrow, Manager Wagner believes, remembering the high powered scoring ability of the visiting aggre- gation.
 Joe Brennan's U. S. Time Girls, winners over Hartford's Veeder- Root lassies last Sunday, will take on a strong group of New Britain Stars, including girls from Stanley Tool and Landers-FaTy and Clark Companies teams. in preliminary game, scheduled for 7:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

to permit LeSnevich to come out for the fifth round, because Of a bloody gash beneath the champions left eye and because the eye was swollen almost shut. Accordingly, Referee Arthur Donovan awarded Oma the victory on a technical knockout.
 LeSnevich's title was not at stake because both principals scaled over the l75-pound limit-Oma lS9 l-2 pounds, and Lesnevich l93.
 The eye injury was doubly unfor- tunate for Lesnevich. The tawny- haired. biscuit-faced champion from Cliffside, N. J., was returning to the Garden after an absence of more than four years and he hoped to establish himself as a drawing card Also he was trying to crash into the heavyweight contenders' circle, hop ing for an ultimate shot at Joe Louis crown.
 One explosive right-hand punch did most of the damage to the eye, although other blows contributed their bits. The decisive sock came midway in the fourth round.
 KnOckdOwn
 Oma, completely unorthodoX in his ring maneuvers, was saunter- ing sideways around Lesnevich like pool shark" studying a possible shot, when suddenly-whaml Oma's right fist thudded into the champs left eye. Lesneyich pitched forward. He fell on his extended gloves. which prevented his body from touching the canvas. It was a clean knock-down. Gus was up inl- mediately, but his port-side optic looked as if it had been hit by a meat axe. For the rest of the ses- sion, Oma concentrated his fire on that eye. It was a puffed and bloody mess when the gong sound- ed. Three sutures were required to close the gash later.
 Although Lesnevich was stopped, he lost little prestige in the brawl. He fought unexpectedly well in the first two rounds against a heavy weight who was sharp as a hatch ct" - aginst an opponent who had a weight advantage of 6 i-2 pounds against an opponent who was fav- ored at 2-l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
NATIONAL AAU
 TRACK, FIELD
 MEET TONIGHT
BY STEVE SNYDER Itlnllel prcss Sports WI


 New York, Feb. 2s,-(Up) Eleven wartime individual champions VII defend their National A, A. .. inc door track and field titles at Madi- son Square Garden tonight against wide open field Swelled Go 225 by returning servicelnen.
 Tn the list were the pick of % states, Canada and France, inciud- ing l7 former champions back for another fling at their old time gloroy.
 Intensified postwar competition placed all but one of the i6 events in doubt and that big one was the mile, Undefeated Leslie MacMit- cheil, again the "uncrowned" king of Americas indoor milers after three years In the Navy, was a ciearcut favorlte to win the only major Indoor title he never has held.
 The former N. Y. U. ace ai- reay has won four straight races handily and last Saturday night m the Garden turned in the seasons fastest mile in 4:l2.3 He was in much the same position as in l942 when he swept everything up to the nationals and suffered his only defeat of the year in that meet to Gil Dodds.
 MacNritchell's is46 challengers in. clude only two who might make a race of it--Tommy Quinn of the New York A. c. and Marcel Han Senne of France. HanSenne has been troubled by shin splints and foot bliSters but he has set his sights on the national crown as the race to payoff for his failures to date in this country.
 Walsh to Run
 Also in the mile field are Ed Walsh of Manhattan, Prank Cassidy of Tufts, Dave Williams of Camp Campbell, Ky, and It. Cmdr. Joe McCluskey, former Fordham star.
 Defending champions are Barney Ewell of Lancaster, Pa, in the 60 yard dash and broad jump; Ed Dugger, Dayton, O., high hurdles Elmore Harris, Long Branch, N. J., 660; Forest Flaw, Saltwater, Okla, three miles; Joe Megysey, New York A. C., mile walk; Bill Moore, North western. pole vault; Ken Wiesner Marquette, and Sgt. Josh William son, Camp Plauche, La, high jump co-holderS; Bill Bangert. Purdue shot put and Hank Dreyer, New York A. C., weight throw.
 Most bitterly contested of the footraces probably will be the 60 yard dash and 1000 yard run.
 Ewel's chief challenger in the dash is Eddie Conwell of the Shore A C.. undefeated in three meets this season.
 The 1000. which has no defend- ing champion, has a field of g including Fred Sickinger of Man haitian, Johnny Fulton of the San Francisco Olympic club and Stan Callender Of N. Y. U. Sickinger has won three in row this winter out Fulton, making his first start in the east this year, was rated highly off his former showings.
 Best field of the season for any event will be the shot put in which throw of 5l feet may be worth no better than an "alSo ran.
 Lined against Bangert were Der nie Mayer of N. Y. U., Ariny's De Witt Coulter and Doc Blanchard and Wilbur Thompson of Fort Storey. Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Hogan Hot In Pensacola PIoy

Pensacola, Fla, Feb. 23-, UPD-- The supposedly easy, 72-par PenSa- cola Country Club course proved to be a puzzle to practically all of the big-name golf stars today except Ben Hogan, who held a two- stroke lead at then end Of 36 holes because Of his hot butter and icy nerves.
 Heading into the third round of the s7.5O0 Pensacola Open tourna- ment. the Texas born mite had a tNo-round total Of l35 strokes, nine under par ard two ahead Of Clayton Haeffner of Charlotte, N, C.. and Fred Haas, Jrr of New Orleans. tied for second place.
 Hogan yesterday fired a siX-un- der-par 66. covering the first nine in 32 strokes and then come home in 34.
 Byron Nelson, who staged yhirlwind finish to win the New Orleans Open last week. was trail ing far off the pace with an even par IA strokes. He recouped slight ly with a 69 yesterday after a dis asterous opening round of 75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
| Oma Scores
 | TKO Over 1 Champion Gus
By JACK CUDDY Limited Press Sports Writer)


 New York, Feb. g -- (UP)-Mike Jacobs and two London promoters were bidding today for the next ape pearance of Lee Oma, No. { heavy weight contender, who enhanced his prestige last night by scoring a fourth-round technical knockout over Gus Lesnevich, world light heavyweight champion.
 Tex Sullivan, Oma's manager, an- nounced, we are seriously consider ing going to London for our next fight"
 Good Cate
 He made this disclosure shortly after the sleek, dark -haired Detroit heavy has spoiled Lesneviof's 3lst birthday by tagging him with the second kayo of his long career be- fore l6,087 fans at Madison Square Garden. The gate of S74682 was ex- cellent for a holiday show.
 pr. William H. Walker. physician of the boxing commission, refused
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Thon10ston Legion To Meet IUes St. $

Thonaston, Feb. 23-The Aneric- an Legion basketball team will re- sune operations March after a long lay off. The Ives Community Club of Waterbury will furnish the opposition for the Soldiers who will be at top strength for this game. The Legion girls club will inauger- ate their home season in the prelim- mary with the strong Girls Club Of Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Ping Pong Champ

Ping pong championship number thirteen was won by Willie White. former US Army MP, when he cas- fly defended his 1922 Boys Club title against Fred Napolitano yes- terday at open house" program at the Cottage Place youth center. Will lie defeated his opponent 2l-9, 2i-i2 and 2-l6 in straight sets. He won the Camp Edwards, Mass table ten- his title in 1924 while a soldier.
 Prefabricated houses are being manufactured from cement and asbestos in Southern Rhodesia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
IUes US. DaOson

Dawson Blues of Plantsyille, in- auding George and Fran Mulligan. Jchn Stretch" Brady will oppose the Ives St. Community club to- night in 8 North End "" hoop game. set for 8:30. Laliier, Bill snd Gene Sweeney. Blewitt, Leece end others are with the Ives st.. club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
MaLoney Girls Win

A Girls club league basketball game played yesterday resulted in a l2-5 victory for Maioney over Anderson, the latter team getting put one field goal. DAbresi and Lianco scored 10 points for Maloney DiNeco 3 for Anderson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
NECC Victors

After a fairly-close first hall North End Community club basket pall varsity ran away" with Meri- cen Keystones last night by a 6S-42 score at north end "" court. Rin- aldi and Rossi scored 30 points for he winners, Belotti adding Il more. while Dominics got IS for the Silver City outfit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23

AoAa8h 70 I0LAl6 II Zh
 Score at half time; Leayenworth is, Alumni IS. Referee; ciuney.
 At Bristol, the final game of the season for Crosby ended in defeat; Tommy Monahan,s Bristol High club gaining a 64-4i win in a lO5 point game. McHugh, Rafaniello and Boyko were the heavy scorers for the winners with i5-i4-l2 points; Johnny GirdzouSkas and Pete Kuznenko scoring i9 for Cros- by. Tn a prelim, Bristol reserve players were 60-32 winners over Crosby.
 Ridgefield High won a tight 25-23 decision over Watertown High last night at the latter's court: the winners having a 22-iT lead at half time: though the teams played to a i2-il first period score, Water town leading. Petroni of Ridgeheld netted IS points.
 Poor results on free-throws cost Thomaston High a victory last night as Canton High won a 32-30 game. the last of the season for Coach Norman Fagerquistis lads before player in the state CD tourney at Hartford next week. Thomaston scored IS field goals against ii for Canton. but 10 points for the wins ners 4l free-throws was tust enough to win the game; Thomasion miss ing ail seven chances
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-23
Crosby Frosh Win

Corden and DemiT, scoring l2-6- is points led Crosby Freshmen to a one-sided 4i-l2 basketball victory esterday over Cheshire Academy Juniors at the Crosby gym. The Crosby defense limited the visitors ts three field goals.