Cabs Stay Unbeaten At Waterbury

DCN Sept. 12, 1962 issue

WATERBURY, Conn., Aug. 18 - The undefeated Hawthorne Caballeros continued their winning ways here Saturday night, before some 9,000 joyous fans.

In second place, which has become a habit when these two corps meet, were the fabulous Conn. Hurricanes who are really striving for that big upset over the Nat'l Champions. The silverbrand-led Cabs put on a tremendous performance and scored 87.693.

The Hurricanes, who seem to thrive on stiff competition, came through with an excellent show and bouquets should go to both soloists, Art Hylwa and Tommy Brady, who rank with the best in the business. The Shelton Corps scored 85.826.

In third place were the popular Interstatesmen of Pittsfield, Mass. and Troy, N.Y. The I-Men presented a well-rounded show but were simply no match for the first two corps, who were "red hot".

Fourth place went to the Springfield Marksmen, who although big and powerful, are still lacking last year's polish. Their rendition of "I Believe" is still a masterpiece. They scored 80.67.

In fifth place were the crowd-pleasing Gay Blades of Newark, N.J. The new changes are evident in the show and as usual their twirling rifles wowed the crowd. They scored 78.833.

An exhibition was presented by the St. Ann's Loyalaires of Bridgeport. Much credit for tonight's great show must go to Olin Barry of the Waterbury Fire Dept., who was instrumental in setting up the entire affair.