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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
BUSH-NICHOLS
 CARD TO OCT l5; BOXERS REQUEST
Buffalo Boy Wants More Time to Train for COlOr= ed FOe-WhOle Set of Bouts Postponed

George Nichols. the left-handed Buffalo better will, in all probabil- ity give the customers more reason to yell for battle with Al Gainer. the New York negro who is sup posedly booked to meet Dave Shade this week. Nichols, back to Water bury October 15 after victorious tour of the east and middle-west. including the Wisconsin national middleweight tournament, figures Bush as just another step in his meteoric rise to fistic fame.
 Georgic Made Good
 The local leather followers, who were given a short but convincing glimpse of Nichols in action against Battling Archie several weeks ago, will all be out this time. as the word has gone around as to just how good he looked in knocking Archie as cold as landlord S heart. the one and only time he showed in this town. He will prob ably have to spot Willie plenty of weight which will be bad news if the colored boy can get to him with that heavy right hand which so quickly disposed of one Leo Mitch ell last week at the old armory.
 To back up this most inviting ring spectacle, Promoter George Mulligan has lined up some great preliminaries. Notably six round mixup with Ernie Sims, the Nauga- tuck boy as an opponent for Sal Carter, the clever Middletown lightweight. This bout will be a hummer and will probably draw heavily from the home towns of the warriors. in addition to large number of local fans who realize the quality of the bout. Sims beat Connie Mello last week, while Car ter easily outpointed Joe Vignali. 9gainst each other, these winners should be a WOW.
 Pleasing
 Eddie Jessup, the Torrington slugger, will make his professional debut on the card against Andy Strong, the Washington carpenter who has never failed to look good, winning or losing. Slugging is the big advantage of bout boys which makes it look good from the standpoint of the probable specta- tors. Young Mack of New York and Ollie Herst of North Adams hook up in an eight round emi-final.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Standing
K. OFT ATHLETES
 MEET TONIGHT

Rev John Kripas, chairman n, will preside at the confab of the Knights of Lithuania athletic committee tonight, at the clubrooms on Green street, starting at S:15 o'clock. Every member of the ath- letic committee is kindly requested to be present, as many important discussions will take place in re- gards to the opening of the girls and boys basketball leagues.
 Any person of Lithuaian descent and a Catholic. could ealisy enroll in the loop. by filing their names with Manager John Kairis of the St Joseph's, bowling alleys or placing their names tonight with any of the committee at the K. of L, clubrooms.
 Twenty-six have already enrolled in the mems basketball league. in- cluding Peter Poskas. Stanley Yer seckas, Joseph and Frank Swasey, Joseph Cibulskis, Vic Sabalosky. J. Saulinas. John Mitchell. Peter Alexander. Vincent Develeskis. Vic tor Sauris, Charles Budrus. Casi- mir Strasdauska., Victor Gelgot. Glenn Belanda, Adolph Belarda, Jack Kelly. Joseph Klish, Whit ey" Baron. Harry Adams. Peter and Michael Zilinskas. James Ab- romaitis. Charles Verbickas. Jos eph Posilas. John Williams. and William Zanavich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
FUMBLES COST
 WILEY VICTORY
 IN FIRST GAME
Misplays Aid Meriden in l3=6 Triumph - Naugy Ties Alumni - Harding Blank TOrringtOn

Opening their season before an approximate crowd of 5000 foot ball enthusiasts Saturday after noon at Hamilton Park Wilbv gridmen dropped an interesting 13 to verdict to Frank Barkinow's S Meriden team. The Leemen, how ever, looked quite promising and one must consider the fact that they have had but five days of practice prior to Saturdays en- counter.
 Overton's Error Costly.
 The visitors scored in the second quarter when Lefty" Overton dropped Cooks punt as Hawkins recovered for the Silver City r-presentatives on Wilby's 12-ya-d stripe. Hance plunged over from the four yard line following three plays which brought the pigskin to that points. Tomasetti then passed successfully to McGinnis for the extra point.
 McLarncy Follows Overton.
 In the following peroid "Bing" McLarney dropped another of Cooks punts to see Soroka recover for the visitors on the locals 3S- yard line. After a first down on line plunges the Barkinowmen brought the leather to the 22-yard limit. A forward pass, Tomasetti to Mastriano, brought the ball to the yard line from where Hance scored his second touchdown on a center rush. The try for the extra point was in vain.
 Play Danbury Thursday.
 Archie Israel, Joe Butler and Jim Tracy looked good for the TO- calls while Hance, Roberts and Tomasetti were the winners big guns. Wilby's next game is sche- duled for Thursday afternoon a. gainst Danbury in the Hat Town.
 Naugatuck Ties Alumni.
 Pete Foley's Naugatuck High eleven ushered in the 1881 season holding a more experienced Alum nj eleven to 6-6 tie at the borough Recreation field Saturday afternoon. Quarterback Tomlin- son scored the high schools touchdown.
 Presidents Blank Torrineton.
 Torrington invaded Bridgeport Saturday and were blanked 13-0 by Warren Harding. The game was rough throughout, three play CTS, two from the New City, being banished for fighting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
HIS NECK BROKEN, GRID HERO DIED
 BEFORE TEAM WON
Line Plunge Fatal to z3- Year-O Old College Cap- tairlGo Over Broken Back

Chicago, Oct 5-Reuben Get schow. 23 year old football hero. who broke his neck in attempting to win for Elmhurst College, is dead without knowing that his teammates won the game that oc- cupied his dying moments.
 Getschow lay in Passavant hos pital Saturday grimly maintaining consciousness to learn the result or the clash between Elmhurst and Milwaukee Teachers. His doctors also awaited the returns on the theory that an Elmhurst victory would be the best medicine they could give him.
 Too Late!
 But before the game was over, Getschow lost consciousness and while doctors waited Sunday to give him their "best medicine" he died.
 Getschow, captain of the Elm hurst eleven, broke his neck in a line plunge during game week ago.
 Three years ago he broke his back in fall but fought bravely. recovered, entered college. went out for football and became an all conference player in 1880 and cap tain of his team in 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
STRETCHER FOR ALL
 NEW YALE POLICY

New Haven, Conn, Oct 5- (UP)-The familiar fall sight of limping gridiron heroes being helped to the sidelincs will not be on view in the Yale Bow! this year.
 Yale was inaugurated policy of carrying off all injured play CTS on strctchcrs regardless of the nature of the injury. This was revealed when anxiety was expressed over the condition of Mark Tyson, first string guard who was given a stretcher ride in the Maine game Saturday. Tyson, it was announced. has only a slightly twisted knee.
 Tyson was Yale's only casual ty. all other players being in good shape for q hard game with Georgia this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
MIR RUTH ALMOST
 LEARNS HISTORY
 IN PHILADELPHIA
Gets to, But Not in, lnde- pendence Hall as Blue Sunday Law Operates
BY H. ALLEN SMITH fT7aited Press Stan Correspondent

Philadelphia, Oct 5-(U. Po - A large and unanimous sigh was heard at dawn to-day, as a Phlla- delphia Sunday faded into history. Perhaps the largest and most son. orous of all the sighs was sighed by Babe Ruth, MT Ruth sighed from top to bottom. from bottom to top. From east to west, and from north to south. Each of MT Ruth's 227 pounds threw them- selves wholeheartedly into the bus mess of signing. The sum total of this effort was the finest sigh the city of Philadelphia has ever seen.
 Lord" said Babe Ruth, Lord
 All By Themselves
 The home run slammer, in an eX- elusive interview with the United Press (which was listened in on by representatives of half the news papers in the country) took deep breath.
 "A Sunday in Philadelphia he suggested "is enough to try the soul of man. No place to go. Nothing to do but tat. Did you ever tat? No? well, you haven't lived if you haven't tatted.
 "This Blue Sunday business is the curse of. .uh. .er. .aw. =. Christianity. so to speak. This morning I got up feeling like I.had been struck out with the bases loaded.
 "Yesterday I had a whole day to kill and 1t almost killed me. l asked the hotel clerk to recom- mend some place where I could go and have a good time. And do you know what that dope suggested? ? He says for me to go to Independ- ence Hall"
 MT Ruth sucked mediatively at his cigar, stared ominously at the desk where the hotel clerk would have been on duty, muttered a few random curses and continued, viz:
 s Start And Finish
 Well. I said to him that I would much rather not go to Independ- ence Hall. but he says it is one of the show places of Philly. So says all right. went out and go in a taxi. And says: take me to this Independence Hall"
 '.The pay-off came when we got there. The place was closed. They don't operate on Sundays"
 MT Ruth was not alone In his misery. Thousands of other cQs- toners here for the third game of the world series, wished they had something to tat. As the hour drew nigh for the Athletics and Cardin- als to clash, so-called, on the field of honor. it appeared likely that all seats at Shibe Park would be taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Walnut Hills Win Over Plainville, 6-2

The Walnut Hills won their sec ond game of the season at the ex- pense of the Birchville A. c. of Plainville yesterday in Plainville, 6 to 2.
 Mccarthy brought the Hills their only touchdown in the second quar- ter of the game when he took a long 25-yard pass from Reynolds over the goal. Plainville's only score was made in the last quar- ter with five minutes to play when Knowlton recovered a tumble in back of his goal post and was downed by Donahue right tackle of the Villers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Here And There
A Short Cheer for Washington Hill

Close peru of the following dimy impress mind hunch the (hover he s) lives loves the that Washington h It AStar Public Parks League baseball chosen by who admits that he has all the teams play heaven of delight the league wound triple tie for the title which strengthened and will him his favotes play right up Christmas Here array: Fitzpatrick North Squares 2b Ohio Aeme If Ftzger ad Washington Hill AlStars lb Lewis w. H. A. S. E ODonne Hopevle Moran w. H. A. S. 3b: Shea WAS of; Banchone Hopve eateh Crhton Colts Sematas WiAS Guerrera North Squares Carolan. WHAS. pitchers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05

Fordham received less opposi- ton than expected from West Vir- ginia and scored comparatively easy a 20-7 victory. The Rams showed a good running and pass ing attack. N. Y. U. in romping through West Virginia Wesleyan $40 gave promise of high scoring machine. Dartmouth enjoyed field day against Buffalo and walked away with 61-0 score.
 Up and Coming
 Yale, Harvard and Princeton were off to flying starts against outclassed elevens. The Crimson hade more of an edge on Bates than the 2S-0 score showed. Prince tons new attack functioned smoothly, and Al Winners cohorts ruled up 27 points to Amhersts $ none. Yale, although beating Maine by only 19-0. displayed the founda- tion of a smooth attack.
 Georgia showed up strongest or the southern teams when 1t de- feated Virginia Poly, 400. Georgia invades New Haven next Saturday and will give Yale it's first test, and likely enough, it's first beating It Is an old Georgia habit.
 Notre Dame, in crushing Indiana, 25-0, showed a powerful and steady attack In it's first game without the guiding genius of Knute Roc kne.
 Northwestern, which won over Nebraska, 1917 displayed the same power that won a share Of the western conference championship last season. PittsburS's eleven with its 200 defeat of Iowa, ap- pears to be in the running for national honors but is hardly in class with Notre Dame and North western.
 On the Warpath
 St Mary's, with the season oniy two weeks old, has whipped two rugged teams To become the standout eleven of the far west. In their 14-0 victory over Cahfor- mia the Gales were just as i'm pressive as against Southern call fornia a week ago Saturday. The hardest part of their schedule ap,, pears to be over, and they should finish with an unblemished record. Santo Clara and the Olympic club seem likely to furnish the stiffest opposition, but as things shape up now hardly figure to defeat the Gales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05


 tories with mates to the current blister on his left hand middle finger. Connie Mack, Athletic manager. knows this, and so it's unlikely that Groves ailment will keep him out of play to-day.
 But if Grove does not pitch, Rube Walberg, who throws a plenty mean left-handed ball. IS rarin' to go. And so is George Earnshaw, who although he work ed the last game in St Louis, re- quires only a one day rest to re- turn to normal.
 Then there's Waite Hoyt, with his cunning and an overland speed ball that comes steaming over plate knee high.
 Gabby Street, Cards manager, has said that Burleigh Grimes. rough and ready right or the St Louis staff would see duty to-day. It's probable that no pitcher eligible for this series was more anxious to start than Grimes.
 Hard Luck Burleigh!
 He pitched two games. in the 1880 series. allowed but five hits n each game. but was defeated both times.
 The Cards team for the first time since the series started was to have its full strength on the field for the third game. Sparky Adams. regular third baseman of the Ma tional league club has been chosen, tentatively at least, to start. In the first game his place was filled by Andy High. and in the second game, Jake Flowers had the spot. A capacity crowd of between 37.00O and 10000 was expected. All the prospective purchasers of un- reserved seats formed the waiting line last Tuesday it was believed Shibe Park officials would wind up by selling admissions to the limited standing room spaces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
HOUSE OF DAVID LOSE
 TWICE TO BUSHWICKS

New York, October 5 - The Bushwicks made it eleven straigh. yesterday when they trounced the House of David baseball nine in both ends of a double e-header be- fore 11.000 at Dexter Park. The Randy Kids. with Stan Baumgart- ner hurling the first game, made IF hits and won 10 to 2. In the nightcap Jimmy Pattison scored a 4 to 0 shutout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Ercules Scores as
 Bearcat Aces Win

Al Cipriano's Bearcat Aces cop ped their initial football encounter yesterday afternoon in Oakville whitewashing the Buckingham Juniors, TO at Heminway Field. A successful aerial, Kelly to Ercules, resulted in the only score of the game after the latter raced 40 yards for the tally. Kelly's plac- ment kick added the seventh point. A practice session for the Aces will be held tonight at 6:30 o'clock at the Mill street playground. The city ayera ging 12O pounds. For games dial Manager Pat Wiggins at 4-1930.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Rollers KalsOmine
 Hopeville Gridders

Eddie DiNapolis Brooklyn Steamroller football team opened it's season yesterday afternoon with a 60 triumph over Hopeville in a well-played contest. The line plunging of Captain "Pee Wee" Zezzdren and Demo Michaels fea- tured for the Brooklyn eleven. To- morrow night the Steamrollers will practice at 2 o'clock at St Jo- seph's school grounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Oakville Eleven
 Blank Southington
Special to the Dcmocrat)

Southington, October 5 " The Sons. of Italy football team of Southington went down to defeat at the Southington Recreation Park field yesterday afternoon be- fore the St Mary's football team of Oakyflle. The score was St Mary's 6. Sons of Italy o. This Is the sec ond defeat in as many games for the local team. Kielty. right-half back for the visitors intercepted a forward pass to make the only score in the game,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
EAGLES LEADING
 NO. CONN LEAGUE
Copped Third Straight Game Yesterday Blank= ing Swedish Outfit in New Britain

The Eagles soccer team had an easy time winning from the New Britain Swedish American outfit yesterday afternoon at Willowbrook Park in New Britain. taking a 50 verdict in a state league encoun- ter. The first period was fast and furious with Schwartz passing ac- curately to Munro who kicked the first goal, for the only score of the period.
 Munro Tallics Again
 A little later Munro scored his second tally on a beautiful cross from Hall. The Hardware City representatives defense fell away at this stage and the we'll balanc play of the local outfit soon after had the home club played second fiddle.
 Play Hartford Sunday
 The Eagles next game is sched- uled for next Sunday against the Germania team of Hartford in this city in a North Connecticut league tilt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
RUTH, GEHRIG HOMER

New York, October 5 - Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig finished in a dead heat in a home run duel at the West New York Stadium yes terday when 5000 fans saw the Bambino and his Yankee team mate each knock out home run. Ruth played first base for the West New Works who beat Fort Lee, Lou Gehrig's team. 2 to 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Au-Naugy Loses

Despiute Vic Radevich's presence at quarterback the All-Naugatuck eleven were defeated on their home field yesterday afternoon by the Ansonia Acorns, to S. The bor- ouhgites scored in the second pe- riod when Radzevich passed into the hands of Charley Lodge be- yond the goal posts. The Copper Cityites pushed over a touchdown in the final period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
PORTUGUESE WIN

Bridgeport's All-Scots were ra- ther easy opposition for the Por- tuguese Soccer Club O f this city who kicked themselves to an to 1 football decision over the visitors yesterday at Brassco Park. Rose, al center for the Ports counted five times in the opening half, with Marr and Bowes contributing the other three goals. Next Sunday the Waterbury team goes to Bridge port to play the Sikorsky crew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Wonder What The Answer Will Be?

Yale has opportunity national recognition ally the poor needy New Haven especially that President Lowell of Harvard has fit down the request of Mayor Walker and Cuy of New York and Boston for the fer of the Army Harvard game New York October IT,
 In effort have the Yale Athletic Association assign of the football games aid the relief fund committee of consisting and three aldermen has been appointed by the president of the board of aldermen Harry Kennedy confer with the Yale authorities early date
 If successful expected that substantial money will raised the relief fund which would be distributed among social charitable agencies by the committee appointed by President Kennedy.
 The committee consists of Mayor Thomas A. Tuly chairman xofcio Samuel E. Hoy. chairman; John Day Jackson Ernest L. Simonds J. Frederick Baker William H. Haekeu Frank S. Bergin Deputy Sheriff Benjamin Levine representing the citizens Louis Hershater Earle B. Seey and Philip MeDermott Here And There
 Ray Snyder Puc Fra umnary showed off this morning for New York where he plans undertake months Me School of Embalmng Gene Sweeney failed sto land regular Crosby this year the besped neman ed Wby where he intends show tackle regularly Crosby play football game under oodlghts Friday evening Donovan Field in New Haven stacking against Hhoue large should for this happend fall the George Backmn has hung his joined the Eagles The blonde Swede IS quite reputable boote having played in Sweden he kid
 Colby Joe Doyle taking Post Graduate Crosby while Walt Baekman is doing likewise Wby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
STATE SEMI-PRO GRID FAVORITES
 SCORE EASY WINS
Ponies, All-Torring { on : Triangles, Laurels and Sons of Italy Blank Rival EleyenS

Thomaston, Oct 5-The Thom- aston Ponies won their third game of the season yesterday, beating the South Ends of Hartford, 200, at Plume & Atwood field. A fist fight late in the second half be- tween players and fans marred the game. Hartford put up a strong battle, but fumgles proved costly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
WATERFOWL BLANKED

Freddy Freeman's All-Water- town eleven took it on the chin yesterday at Heminway field, losing to the Pioneers Of Bristol, 13 to O. The Bell City gridmen scored both markers in the first half.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
An-Torrington Wins

Torrington, Oct 5-The All-Tor- rington eleven's superior weight finally broke down the defense of sturdy Hartford Senators team here yesterday afternoon. Torring- ton scoring twice in the third period and once in the fourth to win by 20 to O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Local BOWlers Go
 Great in Boston
Especial to the Democrat)

Boston, Oct 3 - After some of the best duckpin bowling seen at the Commonwealth Alleys this sea- son, the Connecticut Blue Ribbons walked off with a 37 pin margin over a first class team from the town of beans and brown bread. Next Friday night the two teams meet in a return contest at the Lucky Strike Alleys, Willimantic.
 Nick Tronoski hit a score of I'll. and Jack White came through with ITO to fetaure the five-man match. while Tato connected for sums of 157 and 161 to play a prominent part in the victory.
 Tronoski won over OLendi in the singles by 17 pins. In the doubles Tato hit 644 and White col, for a total of 1.245. but lost to O'Lendi. who hit 64e, and Miller who hit 625. for q total of 1.275.
 Individual scores in the five man event follow. Blue Ribbons: Iron oslxi bss; Gacek. 596; Bogino. 6s4; Tato, 610: White. 672. Boston, Walsh, 672, chapisto. 589; Farrell 61b: Miller, 631: O'Lendi, 6g8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
FRENCHMAN BREAKS NURMTS MILE MARK

Paris, Oct 5-(UP)-PaavO
 Nurmi's worlds record of 4
 minutes 10 and 2-5 seconds for
 the mile run was shattered here
 yesterday by Jules LaDoumegue.
 French star, who covered the distance in 4 minutes 9 and f-5 seconds. Nurmis mark has stood since August 23, 1923.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Tr.angles Score Again

New Haven. Oct 5-Greatly i'm proved line play, some good end running and the line smashing of Red Stevens featured the clean-cut 19-0 victory scored by the Triangles over the Cove A. c. of Stamford at Donovan field, Savin Rock, yes- terday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Runaors And Reality Gathered From
 This Sporting World The Grist Of Athletic Contest
Football and Politics Make Strange BedfelloWs
BY JOHN A.'CLUNEY

Nearly thirty years ago. 1902 be Crosby High hoo had football team that good enough win championship In those days for all and all for old Waterbury High At right tackle Tom Mcrah The manager Frank Hayes Today Frank is still but has municipality of 900 people for than football while Tom aged keep the Rutedge Street bridge paramount
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Corinthians Blanked

Hartford. oct 5-The All Burnside football team made impressive pro- gress in its 1881 football cam paign yesterday at the Hurley stadium. bowling over the Corin- thians for a 22-0 victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Frog Follows Lose

Middletown. Oct 5-The Sons o f Italy defeated the Frog Hollow Echoes of Hartford here yesterday afternoon. 13 to o. The opening kick was fumbled by the visitors and this was quickly turned into a score by the Italians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
Meriden Falcons Victors

Meriden, Oct 5-The Meriden Falcons scored a touchdown and a field goal in the second quarter to upset the New Haven Fairfields yesterday, 10 to 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
CoIIcgians Win

New Britain, Oct 5-A blocked punt resulted. incidentally. in a vic- tory for the New Britain Collegians over the North Ends of Meriden here yesterday afternoon, IS to $.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
IanreIs Score Victory

New Haven, Oct 5-The Bran ford Laurels opened the season yesterday at Hammer field. Bran ford with to 0 victory over hard fighting eleven representing the Highwood Gym.