The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
Ten Teams Sign for Democrut Senior BnsebaH Lengue
DeOdIine for Entries Set
 For Saturday

The Waterbury Democrats offer to sponsor a third league in its Sandlot Baseball Federation, dur ing the summer months, Is being taken advantage ot in a big way. The apnoIncehient of a Senior Loop, for boys in the IS to IS age bracket, was made in Mondays pa- per and at press time today there are 10 teams officially entered in this league. With four more days to go before entries ia the Sandlot Federation will cease the directors of the league are willing to accept as many entries as come in. In the senior league is may be necessary to split the teams into two divisions If they continue to pour iri at the rate they did in the past tWQ days. The Bark Dept. has promised to furnish the necessary diamonds for the Senior Loop 0n Saturday alter noons, which has been decided as the day for this league to operate. At this writing the following teams have entered the senior league: Brooklyn Orioles, Fulton 4. O., West Side Juniors, Congo Knights, Bun ker EIili Stars, Cracker Hill, East End Tigers, Rockville A. C., Shamrocks, and the Hilltops A. c.
 Deadline Saturday
 There are four more days to en- ter this league, in which boys will be given chance to play ball dur ing the summer months, before the deadline on Saturday. AS an irl- csntive for the winners in the three leagues there will be a trophy, and a trip to New York offered by the Democrat. The lucky guys will rub elbows with the big league players as well as meet New York's leading sportswriter, Dan Parker.
 The competition is going to be stiff, final plans will be drawn up next week, and then the league will officially start. Sign that entry blank today. Specify that your team is 16-18 in the. space for ages. Enter your team now, no entry fees, don't delay.
 Over 50 Teams lin
 More than 40 teams have signed for the younger leagues, with all entries to close Saturday noon for both 10-12 league and 13-15 year circut of which 37 teams, 26 in the 1915 age bracket. Il in the 10-12 league have been announced. The morning mail brought five more en- tries, for total of A and with 10 senior teams registered grand to- tai ok 52 teams officially listed in the three leagues proposed and sponsored by the Waterbury Demo crat Sandlot Baseball Association.
 New entries include: Chipman Street Eagles, Francis Fenn, man. ager, Q3-15); Prospect Al-Stars Paul Hartnett, manager, Q3-15) Leopards, Edward Mittleman, man. ager, C3-15; Marine Raiders Charley Messina, manager, uo-l2 and Bunker Hill Blue Jays Jerry Troendly, manager, 10lO.
 No Spikes
 Once again, teams are reminded to be very careful in their choice o1 @ manager. Just anybody, will no do, for an older boy or man witl your teams interests at heart i necessary, four you will find if you team does not have capable man ager or coach older than yourselves 1t will have rough going, if, indeed | it is able to take the field wher play begins next month. We wan older boys or men who will hell you develop character, fair play ability to lose gracefully and wh' will be lon the ball" for you ever! time he has a chance.
 Spiked baseball shoes will not h allowed in league play of the tw' younger leagues, because of possibl1 injury. Remember-be sure vol have real, good manager and NC SPIKES!